A Book of Golden DeedsA collection of stories, legends, and historical anecdotes involving scenes of woe and violence and details of suffering, bloodshed, and even barbarity but also courage, endurance, and heroism. |
Contents
What is a Golden Deed? | 9 |
The Cup of Water | 27 |
The Pass of Thermopylæ 31 | 46 |
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