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Editore: American School of Classical Studies, Athens, 1944
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Aggiungi al carrelloStiff wrappers. Condizione: Fine. First Edition Thus. Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings.; 4to; 58-77 pages; Offprint in stiff tan wrappers from HESPERIA, Volume XIII, No. 1, Janua…ry-March 1944. Numerous b&w illustrations. From personal library of Francis Walton noted bibliophile and classical scholar who specialized in the study of ancient Greek religion. Born in Philadelphia in 1910 he received his B.A. at Haverford College in 1932, and his Doctorate at Harvard University in 1938. He was a Fellow at the American Academy in Rome for two years in the late 1930s, prior to returning to the United States to teach. He taught classics at Haverford College, Williams College, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Chicago. From 1952 to 1960 he served as the Chairman of the Classics Department at Florida State University. He was member of the ASCSA in 1956-1957. In 1961 Walton was appointed as the Director of the Gennadius Library at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. He held the post until his retirement in 1975. In 1976 he was awarded the Order of the Phoenix by the Greek state in recognition of his contribution to Greek life and culture.
