Part 1 delves into stories inspired by ancient times and historical themes, beginning with The Last Galley, a tale of a doomed Roman galley in its final journey. The Contest and Through the Veil explore human struggles and mystical experiences, offering glimpses into the past. An Iconoclast and Giant Maximin focus on figures of strength and ambition, with the rise and fall of Maximin vividly portrayed in three chapters. Other stories, such as The Coming of the Huns and The Last of the Legions, evoke the decline of great civilizations. The section concludes with more personal and reflective tales like The First Cargo, The Home-Coming, and The Red Star, offering a mix of adventure and poignant human moments.

PREFACE
THE LAST GALLEY
THE CONTEST.
THROUGH THE VEIL.
AN ICONOCLAST.
GIANT MAXIMIN.
I THE COMING OF MAXIMIN
II THE RISE OF GIANT MAXIMIN
III THE FALL OF MAXIMIN
THE COMING OF THE HUNS
THE LAST OF THE LEGIONS
THE FIRST CARGO
THE HOME-COMING
THE RED STAR