Stories come from around the world, and this collection of the finest Earth tales has been drawn from more than 40 countries. Organized by themes, the stories range from "Origin of the Ocean, " a tale from Colombia and Venezuela, to "The Wrath of March, " a tale from Italy, to "The Garden of Wisdom, " a tale from Israel....

A comprehensive look at the geography, environment, and peoples of the land that became New Hampshire, from ancient times through the colonial era....