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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Our Little Spartan Cousin of Long Ago (Yesterday's Classics)

Our Little Spartan Cousin of Long Ago (Yesterday's Classics)

Cowles, Julia Darrow
Goss, John

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ISBN10: 1599152843
ISBN13: 9781599152844
Publisher: Yesterdays Classics
Published: Aug 4 2008
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Engaging account of the life of children in ancient Sparta, where patriotism, heroism, and strength in battle are the highest ideals. We discover how at age seven boys leave home to live in company with 15 others, training to be Spartan soldiers through rigorous physical and mental exercises. In addition to wrestling, running, and throwing the discus, we watch them foraging for their food, gathering reeds for their bedding, singing patriotic songs, and eating at mess with their elders. Emphasis is on the true nobility and rugged simplicity of the Spartan character. Attractive black and white illustrations complement the text. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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