In "World’s Story Volume II: India, Persia, Mesopotamia and Palestine" Eva March Tappan provides an insightful and encompassing look at the history of these ancient civilizations. Tappan's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making the history of these regions accessible to readers of all ages.

The book is well-organized and includes a wealth of information about the cultures, religions, and traditions of India, Persia, Mesopotamia, and Palestine. Tappan does a great job of highlighting key events and figures in each region's history, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the important developments that shaped these civilizations.

Overall, "World’s Story Volume II" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of India, Persia, Mesopotamia, and Palestine. Tappan's detailed and thorough research combined with her engaging writing style make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts.

Book Description:
This is the second volume of the 15-volume series of The World’s Story: a history of the World in story, song and art, edited by Eva March Tappan. Each book is a compilation of selections from prose literature, poetry and pictures and offers a comprehensive presentation of the world's history, art and culture, from the early times till the beginning of the 20th century. Topics in Part II include India, Siam, Afghanistan, Persia, Mesopotamia and Palestine. - Summary by Sonia Cast list for Sakoontala, or the lost ring: King: Tomas Peter First Attendant: Eva Davis Second Attendant: TJ Burns Child: lorda Sakoontala: Monika M.C. Matali: DrPGould Kasyapa: ToddHW Aditi: Sandra Schmit Pupil: Nemo Narrator: Sonia