Untold Tales of the Past - Beatrice Harraden - Bog

Untold Tales of the Past is a collection of short stories written by Beatrice Harraden. The book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the lives of people from different eras and backgrounds. Each story is unique and captivating, featuring characters that are both relatable and intriguing.From a young girl living in Victorian England to a soldier fighting in World War I, each story offers a glimpse into a different time period. Harraden's writing is vivid and descriptive, transporting readers to a different world with each turn of the page.The stories in Untold Tales of the Past are not only entertaining, but also thought-provoking. They explore themes such as love, loss, and the human condition. Harraden's writing is both insightful and empathetic, making it easy for readers to connect with her characters and their experiences.Overall, Untold Tales of the Past is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or short stories. Harraden's writing is both engaging and enlightening, making this book a true gem in the literary world.1901. Arguably one of the best-known Suffragette writers, Beatrice Harraden was also a popular novelist, best remembered for her best-selling sentimental romance, Ships that Pass in the Night. In this volume she presents a collection of traditional tales including: The Bravest of the Vikings; The Goldsmith's Apprentice; Joan of Arc and Little Pierre; William of Wykeham's Workman; How Master Caxton Showed Temper; The Vestal Virgins; How Livia won the Brooch; The Eve of Caesar's Triumph; How Phidias Helped the Image-Maker; A True Spartan Heart; The Garland of Wild Olive; The Sunbeam of the Tower. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.