The Story of Damon and Pythias

The Story of Damon and Pythias is a classic tale of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice written by Albert Payson Terhune. The book is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of two best friends, Damon and Pythias. Damon, a nobleman, is sentenced to death by the tyrant Dionysius for speaking out against him. Pythias, who is deeply devoted to his friend, offers to take Damon's place and be executed in his stead, while Damon goes back to his family to say goodbye. The tyrant agrees to this plan but warns Pythias that if he does not return within the specified time, Damon will be executed instead. Pythias sets out to settle his affairs and say goodbye to his loved ones, while Damon waits in prison, confident that his friend will return. The rest of the story follows the dramatic events that unfold as Pythias races against time to keep his promise and save his friend's life. The Story of Damon and Pythias is a timeless tale of courage, selflessness, and the power of true friendship that has captivated readers for generations.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.