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Fifty Famous Stories Retold

by James Baldwin Author

(From Amazon): No book is better for introducing children ages 6 to 9 to legendary historical figures than this collection of stories admirably retold by James Baldwin at the beginning of the last century. Selecting the best of our literary heritage, Baldwin cast it into a form that delights children of all ages. Beginning with stories of heroes from British history, including King Alfred and the Cakes, King Canute on the Seashore, and Bruce and the Spider, the book moves on to tales of other lands. From Ancient Greece come stories of The Brave Three Hundred, Alexander and Bucepahlus, and Diogenes the Wise Man. Introducing the history of Rome are the Story of Cincinnatus, Horatius at the Bridge, and Julius Caesar. The stories of William Tell, Arnold Winkelried, and Robin Hood impart a bit of the flavor of the Middle Ages. Rounding out the collection are a number of timeless tales that show heroes in action: Damon and Pythias, The Sword of Damocles, Picciola, and The King and His Hawk. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will help to lay the foundation for broader literary studies since nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose. Young children will enjoy having these stories read to them, while older children will delight in reading them to themselves.

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Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
1599150069
Print Status
In Print
Chapters
29
Pages
200
Publisher
Yesterday's Classics
Copyright
2005

Chapters

  • 30 The Sword of Damocles
  • 31 Damon and Pythias
  • 32 A Laconic Answer
  • 36 The Brave Three Hunderd
  • 34 Alexander and Bucephalus
  • 35 Diogenes The Wise Man
  • 25 The Story of Regulus
  • 26 Cornelia's Jewels
  • 28 Horatius at the Bridge
  • 24 Cincinnatus
  • 27 Androclus and the Lion
  • 2 King Alfred and the Beggar
  • 20 The Story of William Tell
  • 21 Arnold Winkelried
  • 8 Bruce and the Spider
  • 9 The Black Douglas
  • 46 Whittington
  • 45 The *Inchcape Rock
  • 47 Casablanca
  • 13 Sir Philip Sidney
  • 14 The Ungrateful Soldier
  • 18 George Washington and his Hatchet
  • 39 Doctor Goldsmith
  • 49 Picciola
  • 23 How Napoleon Crossed the Alps
  • 44 Maximillian and the Gooseherd
  • 48 Antonio Canova
  • 19 Grace Darling
  • 40 The Kingdoms

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