51 episodes

Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is a collection of short stories that give a snapshot into the life of a legendary hero or an event in history. Hear how Alexander the Great tamed Bucephalus, the kindness of Doctor Goldsmith, William Tell, George Washington and his hatchet, King Alfred as well as many other interesting tales. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin (1841 - 1925‪)‬ LibriVox

    • Arts

Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is a collection of short stories that give a snapshot into the life of a legendary hero or an event in history. Hear how Alexander the Great tamed Bucephalus, the kindness of Doctor Goldsmith, William Tell, George Washington and his hatchet, King Alfred as well as many other interesting tales. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

    King Alfred and the Cakes

    King Alfred and the Cakes

    • 3 min
    King Alfred and the Beggar

    King Alfred and the Beggar

    • 3 min
    King Canute on the Seashore

    King Canute on the Seashore

    • 3 min
    The Sons of William the Conqueror

    The Sons of William the Conqueror

    • 5 min
    The White Ship

    The White Ship

    • 5 min
    King John and the Abbot

    King John and the Abbot

    • 7 min

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