&quot;For any child fortunate enough to have this&#160;&#160;generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient&#160;&#160;legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the&#160;&#160;pictures interpret the text literally and are full of&#160;&#160;detail and witty observation.&quot;--<i>Horn&#160;&#160;Book</i>. <br><br>&quot;The drawings...are excellent&#160;&#160;and excitingly evocative.&quot;--<i>The New&#160;&#160;York Times</i>.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>