New York: Mayflower Books, Inc, Date: 1979. HC. good w/lightly chipped dustjacket (hardcover). B&W and color illustrations. ISBN 0831744758 First published in 1870, this is a quality facsimile reprinting. 222pp. 1979. Mayflower Books, Inc ISBN 0831744758 9780831744755 [US]

[publisher: Mayflower Books, US] Hardcover Excellent example from the Facsimile Classic Series, seldom available in the original format. First published by Macmillan & Co. in 1870. 16 color plates as well as black & white drawings. Only some very minimum edge wear to the dj. A clean, square and unmarked copy. 222pp.
[Cupertino, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1979]
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ISBN10: 0333078020, ISBN13: 9780333078020, [publisher: Pan Macmillan] Hardcover Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Good but corners slightly rubbed. Brock, C E (illustrator). 1979 edition of the 1930 1st. 16 colour plates and other b/w illus by Brock This book, "The heroes of Asgard; tales from Scandinavian mythology", by Keary Annie, is a replication of a book originally published before 1930. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. I come to J?tunheim to fight and conquer such evil giants as you are . . . In the action-packed stories of Norse mythology, both gods and mortal heroes speak loudly and swing mighty weapons. In A. & E. Keary's dramatic retelling of these beloved old myths, a wise hero named Odin rules the great city of Asgard, keeping guard over the earth and waging war against evil giants. Tales of Norse Mythology relates his remarkable exploits, along with those of many others, including Thor, Odin's headstrong, warlike son; Baldur, who awoke to find the shadow of death in his heart; and Frey, the king of the elves who brought summer wherever he went. There are treacherous villains, like Loki, who became wicked upon discovering the half-burnt heart of a woman. Mythical creatures abound, from the great and fearful serpent J?rmungand to mischievous dwarfs working in gold and diamond mines. The stories also lead readers through ...