Fifty Famous Stories Retold
Fifty Famous Stories Retold, published in 1896 by the American educator James Baldwin, gathers the anecdotes that every schoolchild of the period was expected to know and tells them in plain short sentences for young readers. Here are King Alfred and the cakes, Canute on the seashore, Bruce and the spider, William Tell, Horatius at the bridge, Damon and Pythias, the sword of Damocles, George Washington and his hatchet, Whittington and his cat, Grace Darling, Casabianca and the Barmecide feast, along with lesser-known tales such as the Bell of Atri and the Endless Tale. Baldwin notes that many are legends rather than facts, and explains why they are worth knowing anyway. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Fifty Famous Stories Retold
Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Fifty Famous Stories Retold online?
Yes. Fifty Famous Stories Retold opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Fifty Famous Stories Retold free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Fifty Famous Stories Retold is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Fifty Famous Stories Retold in the public domain?
Yes. Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Fifty Famous Stories Retold?
About 2 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Fifty Famous Stories Retold?
Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
