GARNETT, LUCY MARY JANE. Greece of the Hellenes . (Countries and peoples ser.) "The author glances briefly at the derivation of the Greeks... and passes on to an account upon broad lines of the government and of the administration of its several branches, enlivening this with much description of important personalities. There are interesting chapters upon classic survivals in the life of the people, family ceremonies, and traits of Greek character. while other sections tell of life and labor in city and country, of home ...
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GARNETT, LUCY MARY JANE. Greece of the Hellenes . (Countries and peoples ser.) "The author glances briefly at the derivation of the Greeks... and passes on to an account upon broad lines of the government and of the administration of its several branches, enlivening this with much description of important personalities. There are interesting chapters upon classic survivals in the life of the people, family ceremonies, and traits of Greek character. while other sections tell of life and labor in city and country, of home life and woman's work, of natural products and commerce. religion in its varied phases, and of education, literature, and art." -- The N. Y. Times The author presents the subject in a concise manner that makes it possible to include a good deal of interesting matter without irrelevant padding. -- The Springfield
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