Jason and the Argonauts: The First Great Quest in Greek Mythology

Jason and the Argonauts: The First Great Quest in Greek Mythology by Byrd, Robert. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780803741188.

A beautifully illustrated account of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts with informative details from the award-winning author of Electric Ben The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Here, master artist Robert Byrd has created a striking telling of the legend for a new generation of readers. Complete with explanatory notes and illustrated back matter, Jason and the Argonauts traces each step of our hero&;s journey, from the Golden Fleece&;s origin story and Jason&;s childhood to his triumphant return with the prize and eventual death. Deftly designed to accommodate glorious large pictures and captioned insets, the book is not only a great story, but a wealth of information about ancient Greece.