Stories of the Ancient World Retold From St. Nicholas: The Beginning of History: Egypt, Assyria, and the Holy Land

"In this book the young reader will find the keys to unlock many doors. Here are collected stories of a number of the interesting things about the beginning of history. Besides pure story interest the rare and curious is introduced. How cloth became; what buried cities tell us when dug up; how written language began; and like mysteries of the old, old world are set forth. 'The March of Centuries,' giving a brief foretaste of what is to follow, is so told and proportioned that many readers will be glad to keep it by them for reference." [Excerpt from the "Preface."]