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Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin Edited and Formatted for optional user enjoyment .- Our books are professionally produced and edited to provide the best reading experience- Our books contain unique illustrations that readers can enjoy - Check out our extensive range of top quality books on our site by searching Zellerz Publishing on Amazon Summary There are numerous time-honored stories which have become so incorporated into the literature and thought of our race that a knowledge of them is an indispensable part of one's education. These stories are of several different classes. To one class belong the popular fairy tales which have delighted untold generations of children, and will continue to delight them to the end of time. To another class belong the limited number of fables that have come down to us through many channels from hoar antiquity. To a third belong the charming stories of olden times that are derived from the literatures of ancient peoples, such as the Greeks and the Hebrews. A fourth class includes the half-legendary tales of a distinctly later origin, which have for their subjects certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Here are some of Amazon’s Excellent Reviews - "This book is a GREAT way to introduce important historical figures and a love of history to your children. This would be a great book for a dad to read to his child that would keep them all (dad included) interested.“ Take advantage of our excellent books Get your kindle copy today!

King Alfred and the CakesKing Alfred and the BeggarKing Canute on the SeashoreThe Sons of William the ConquerorThe White ShipKing John and the AbbotA Story of Robin HoodBruce and the SpiderThe Black DouglasThree Men of GothamOther Wise Men of GothamThe Miller of the DeeSir Philip SidneyThe Ungrateful SoldierSir Humphrey GilbertSir Walter RaleighPocahontasGeorge Washington and his HatchetGrace DarlingThe Story of William TellArnold WinkelriedThe Bell of AtriHow Napoleon crossed the AlpsThe Story of CincinnatusThe Story of RegulusCornelia's JewelsAndroclus and the LionHoratius at the BridgeJulius CæsarThe Sword of DamoclesDamon and PythiasA Laconic AnswerThe Ungrateful GuestAlexander and BucephalusDiogenes the Wise ManThe Brave Three HundredSocrates and his HouseThe King and his HawkDoctor GoldsmithThe KingdomsThe Barmecide FeastThe Endless TaleThe Blind Men and the ElephantMaximilian and the Goose BoyThe Inchcape RockWhittington and his CatCasabiancaAntonio CanovaPicciolaMignon

King Alfred and the CakesKing Alfred and the BeggarKing Canute on the SeashoreThe Sons of William the ConquerorThe White ShipKing John and the AbbottA Story of Robin HoodBruce and the SpiderThe Black DouglasThree Men of GothamOther Wise Men of GothamThe Miller of the DeeSir Philip SidneyUngrateful SoldierSir Humphrey GilbertSir Walter RaleighPocahontasGeorge Washington and His HatchetGrace DarlingThe Story of William TellArnold WinkelriedThe Bell of AtriHow Napoleon Crossed the AlpsThe Story of CincinnatusThe Story of RegulusCornelia's JewelsAndroclus and the LionHoratius at the Bridge

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes.Of these fifty stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are intended only to amuse. A few of these stories are from very ancient sources and are current in the literature of many lands, while many of more recent origin have come to us through the ballads and folk tales of the English people. Nearly all are frequently alluded to in poetry and prose.

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes. Of these fifty stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are intended only to amuse. A few of these stories are from very ancient sources and are current in the literature of many lands, while many of more recent origin have come to us through the ballads and folk tales of the English people.

Author of inspirational biographies and surveys of literature for young people. James Baldwin (1841–1925) was born in Indiana, United States and made a career as an educator and administrator in that state starting at the age of 24. He served as the superintendent of Indiana's school system for eighteen years and then went on to become a widely published textbook editor and children's author in the subjects of legends, mythology, biography, and literature, among others.

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.

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes. Of these fifty stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are intended only to amuse. A few of these stories are from very ancient sources and are current in the literature of many lands, while many of more recent origin have come to us through the ballads and folk tales of the English people.