Compiled by renowned classical scholar G. Milligan, this volume presents a selection of Greek papyri, ancient documents written on papyrus, which offer insight into everyday life in the ancient world. The papyri include letters, receipts, and legal documents, and provide a fascinating glimpse into topics such as commerce, education, and social customs. Milligan's expert translation and analysis makes these documents accessible to a wider audience, and his thoughtful commentary sheds light on the significance of these texts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.