Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Damon and Pythias is a book written by Albert Payson Terhune. This book is a large print edition that tells the story of two friends, Damon and Pythias, who lived in ancient Greece. The story follows their friendship and loyalty towards each other, even in the face of death. Damon and Pythias are tested when Pythias is sentenced to death by the tyrant Dionysius. Damon offers to take Pythias' place in prison while he attends to his affairs, and if Pythias does not return, Damon will be executed in his place. Pythias returns just in time to save Damon from his fate and the two friends are reunited. This story is a classic tale of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice that has been retold for centuries. The large print edition makes it easy for readers with visual impairments to enjoy this timeless story.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1915. Adapted and illustrated from the Photoplay conceived and produced by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Terhune is best known for his books about dogs which he wrote in the 1920s and �������30s, and through his books he created a spark of love for dogs in general and for Collies in particular. Terhune also wrote lovingly of Sunnybank, the estate he shared with his wife and with Lad, Bruce, Grey Dawn, and all the other Collies he raised and trained. In this book, Terhune retells the classic tale of brotherly love. The Pythagorean Pythias is condemned to death for plotting against Dionysis I of Syracuse. When Damon pledges his own life should Pythias not return, Pythias is given leave to arrange his affairs. Despite many efforts to delay him, Pythias returns just in time to take his place for the execution, impressing Dionysis so much with the loyal friendship of the two that both are released. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
