Our Young Folks’ Plutarch (1884)

Our Young Folks' Plutarch is a collection of biographical sketches of famous figures from ancient Greece and Rome, written by the Greek historian Plutarch and adapted for a younger audience. The book includes stories of heroes and leaders such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Cicero, as well as lesser-known figures like Aristides the Just and Lycurgus of Sparta. Each chapter provides a brief overview of the individual's life and accomplishments, along with anecdotes and quotes that illustrate their character and legacy. The book is intended to inspire and educate young readers about the virtues of courage, wisdom, and leadership, as exemplified by the figures of classical antiquity. Originally published in 1884, this edition has been updated with modern spelling and punctuation for ease of reading.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.