Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago

Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago

by Julia Darrow Cowles

17 chapters1h 41mEnglish1913

About this book

My Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago is about a boy named Hiero growing up in ancient Athens. In the story, he and a boy named Duris grow in friendship while learning about life in the city. Through their friendship, the book shows what everyday life was like for children in ancient Greece, including school, family life, festivals, and important events happening around them. (Summary by Narrator)

Chapters (16)

1The Guest-Friend
505
2In the Market-Place
359
3The Acropolis
400
4Preparing for the Festival
414
5At School
409
6The Wrestling School
541
7The Festival
363
8The Great Procession
418
9Hiero's Uncle is Ill
289
10Festival of the Bear
283
11The New Slave
234
12Preparing to be Soldiers
307
13A Story in the Studio
233
14Duris Leaves Athens
385
15The Beginning of War
398
16Hiero the Victor
453

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