Romulus
Makers of History
Romulus is one of Jacob Abbott's Makers of History, a series of biographies for young readers first published in the mid-nineteenth century. Abbott begins long before Rome, with the legendary flight of Aeneas from Troy and the kings of Alba Longa, then tells the story of the twins Romulus and Remus, nursed by a she-wolf and raised by a shepherd, the founding of the city, the death of Remus, the seizure of the Sabine women and the war that followed, and the reign and disappearance of Romulus. He is careful to tell his readers which parts are legend, and his tone is plain and instructive. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Romulus
Romulus by Jacob Abbott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Romulus online?
Yes. Romulus opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Romulus free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Romulus is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Romulus in the public domain?
Yes. Romulus by Jacob Abbott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Romulus?
About 3 h 51 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Romulus?
Romulus by Jacob Abbott is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
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