| Author |
Baldwin, James, 1841-1925 |
| Title |
Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories
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| Contents |
Saving the birds -- Another bird story -- Speaking a piece -- Writing a composition -- The whistle -- The Ettrick Shepherd -- The Caliph and the poet -- "Beccos! Beccos! Beccos!" -- A lesson in humility -- The midnight ride -- The boy and the wolf -- Another wolf story -- The horseshoe nails -- The landlord's mistake -- A lesson in manners -- Going to sea -- The shepherd-boy painter -- Two great painters -- The king and the bees -- Our first great painter -- The young scout -- The lad who rode sidesaddle -- The whisperers -- How a prince learned to read -- "Read, and you will know" -- The young cupbearer -- The sons of the Caliph -- The boy and the robbers -- A lesson in justice -- The general and the fox -- The bomb -- A story of old Rome -- Saved by a dolphin -- "Little brothers of the air" -- A clever slave -- One of Aesop's fables -- The dark day -- The surly guest -- The story of a great story -- The king and the page -- The hunted king -- "Try, try again!" -- Why he carried the turkey -- The paddle-wheel boat -- The Caliph and the gardener -- The cowherd who become a poet -- The lover of men -- The charocoal man and the king -- Which was the king? -- The golden tripod.
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| Credits |
Bill Rozmiarek, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories" by James Baldwin is a collection of engaging short stories likely written in the early 20th century. It features narratives centered around famous historical figures who made notable contributions to the world, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Benjamin Franklin. Each story emphasizes ethical lessons, character development, and the idea that history is filled with significant actions performed by real people. The opening of the book presents several intriguing stories that illustrate the kindness and bravery of prominent figures. For instance, Abraham Lincoln is depicted as a compassionate individual who helps baby robins after they fall from their nest, showcasing his deep sense of responsibility and empathy. Similarly, the book introduces General Robert E. Lee, who pauses amid a battle to save a bird's nest, exemplifying his gentle heart despite the harshness of war. These anecdotes not only serve to entertain but also to inspire young readers by illustrating virtues such as kindness, bravery, and the importance of doing good deeds, all within the historical context of notable individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Heroes -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Character -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6168 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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