“I completely shared . . .” Deuel, p. 153.
“The beautiful hill of Hissarlik . . .” Ibid., p. 154.
“Frank Calvert, the famous archaeologist . . .” Traill, p. 56.
“a braggart and bluffer” Deuel, p. vii.
Chapter V
“because otherwise she cannot love . . .” Traill, p. 67.
“a good and loving heart” Moorehead, p. 92.
“Why do you wish . . .” “Because my parents . . .” Ludwig, pp. 114–115.
“friend for life” “dearest husband” “adored wife . . .” Poole, p. 129.
“I knew I loved . . .” Moorehead, p. 99.
“Troy . . . was sacked twice . . .” Kennedy, pp. 94–95.
“It was an entirely new world . . .” Deuel, p. 220.
“The treasure was packed . . .” Ibid., p. 207.
“the greatest and most important . . .” Ibid., p. 197.
Chapter VI
“I kept everything valuable . . .” Deuel, p. 213.
“in the name of humanity” Moorehead, p. 141.
“I have found . . .” Ibid., pp. 167–168.
“I have gazed . . .” Wood, p. 68.
“All right, let’s call him Schultze!” Moorehead, p. 170.
“Schliemann’s greatest discovery” Deuel, p. 287.
“Palace of Troy” [Schliemann named his palace Ilíou Mélathron, which can be translated as either “Palace” or “Hut” of Ilium (or Troy).] Ibid., p. 281.
“but it contained . . .” Ibid., p. 347.
“Throughout my own girlhood . . .” Ibid.
“Once again the gods granted me . . .” Ibid., pp. 314–315.
Chapter VII
“I saw Pallas Athena . . .” Deuel, p. 344.
“I discussed the matter . . .” Moorehead, p. 235.
“At all times . . .” Ibid., p. 229.
“Either his generosity . . .” Deuel, p. 352.
“Rest in peace . . .” Traill, p. 297.
“Wherever I put my spade . . .” Moorehead, pp. 212–213.
“I have had more luck . . .” Deuel, p. 8.
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Partial funding for the writing of this book was made possible by a grant from the Park School of Baltimore through its F. Parvin Sharpless Faculty and Curricular Advancement Program.
Text copyright © 2006 by Laura Amy Schlitz
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The hero Schliemann : The dreamer who dug for Troy / Laura Amy Schlitz ; illustrated by Robert Byrd.
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