Description

The Fire Bringers is a historical fiction novel written by Francis Lynde and first published in 1921. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the adventures of a young man named Philocles, who is tasked with delivering a message to the city of Athens warning them of an impending attack by the Persians. Along the way, Philocles encounters various obstacles and dangers, including treacherous mountain passes, hostile tribes, and enemy soldiers.As he travels through Greece, Philocles also meets a number of interesting characters, including the beautiful priestess Dione, the wise philosopher Anaxagoras, and the brave warrior Ariston. Together, they must work to overcome the challenges they face and ensure that the message reaches Athens in time to prevent the Persian invasion.The Fire Bringers is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with exciting action and suspense. It offers readers a vivid portrayal of ancient Greece and its people, as well as a compelling tale of courage, loyalty, and heroism.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.