My Young Alcides is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story follows the life of a young boy named Hercules (nicknamed Alcides) who grows up in ancient Greece. Alcides is the son of a wealthy nobleman and is trained in the art of warfare and hunting from a very young age. He is also a gifted athlete and has a natural strength that sets him apart from his peers.As Alcides grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the political and social turmoil that surrounds him in Greece. He witnesses the rise of powerful city ...
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My Young Alcides is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story follows the life of a young boy named Hercules (nicknamed Alcides) who grows up in ancient Greece. Alcides is the son of a wealthy nobleman and is trained in the art of warfare and hunting from a very young age. He is also a gifted athlete and has a natural strength that sets him apart from his peers.As Alcides grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the political and social turmoil that surrounds him in Greece. He witnesses the rise of powerful city-states like Athens and Sparta, and the conflicts that arise between them. He also becomes involved in the struggles of his own family, as his father is accused of treason and Alcides must fight to clear his name.Throughout the novel, Alcides is portrayed as a hero figure, with his physical strength and courage setting him apart from others. However, he also has a sensitive side and is often torn between his duty to his family and his desire to do what is right. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle between individual desires and societal expectations.Overall, My Young Alcides is a gripping historical novel that transports readers to ancient Greece and immerses them in the fascinating world of Greek mythology and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, mythology, or adventure stories.On the whole, her presence was very good for us, if only by infusing the element of age. She liked to potter about in the morning, attending to her birds and bantams, and talking to the gardening men, weeding women, and all the people in the adjacent hamlet; and, afterwards, the fireside, with her knitting and a newspaper, sufficed her.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.
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