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THIRTY MORE FAMOUS STORIES RETOLD (1-10)
An exploration of Columbus's journey to the New World, punctuated by his return to Spain and a clever egg demonstration to silence critics.
"UPON A PEAK IN DARIEN"—FIRST STORY
A tale of Vasco Núñez de Balboa's daring expedition to Darien, culminating in his discovery of the Pacific Ocean and tragic demise.
"UPON A PEAK IN DARIEN"—SECOND STORY
An account of Sir Francis Drake's daring journey to Panama, his plundering of Spanish wealth, and his commitment to England's maritime glory.
GALILEO AND THE LAMPS
A tale of Galileo Galilei's youthful curiosity, leading him from observing swinging lamps in Pisa's cathedral to pioneering the pendulum clock.
SIR ISAAC NEWTON AND THE APPLE
An account of Newton's observation of a simple apple fall, which propels him to formulate the fundamental concept of gravitation.
THE FIRST PRINTER
The story of Gutenberg's journey from a young traveler to the inventor of an efficient printing press, building upon Laurence Coster's initial discovery.
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In every legend, there is a seed of truth
- James Baldwin, American Educator and Author (1841-1925)
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THIRTY MORE FAMOUS STORIES RETOLD (11-20)
JOHNSON AND HIS FATHER
A tale of youthful neglect and later-life atonement, as Samuel Johnson ignores his ailing father's request only to seek public penance decades later.
WEBSTER AND THE WOODCHUCK
The story captures Daniel Webster's early knack for legal argument and compassion as he successfully defends a woodchuck in a makeshift family court.
FRIAR BACON AND THE BRAZEN HEAD
A historical fantasy that delves into the tension between medieval science and religion, culminating in the creation and destruction of the enigmatic Brazen Head.
WHY ALEXANDER WEPT
A sweeping epic of Alexander the Great's relentless military campaigns, culminating in his realization of the boundaries of his own empire.
KING RICHARD AND BLONDEL
A tale of loyalty and bravery, as King Richard the Lion-Hearted's military exploits give way to Blondel de Nesle's daring mission to rescue him.
KING JOHN AND PRINCE ARTHUR
A story of power struggles and moral quandaries, as King John's usurpation of the throne leads to Prince Arthur's imprisonment and a test of human compassion.
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The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think
- James Baldwin, American Educator and Author (1841-1925)
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THIRTY MORE FAMOUS STORIES RETOLD (21-30)
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK
A tale of intrigue and secrecy surrounding "The Man in the Iron Mask," a mysterious prisoner under the rule of King Louis XIV of France.
THE FALL OF TROY
The story chronicles the Fall of Troy, featuring a cunning wooden horse strategy and a cast of legendary figures from both the Greek and Trojan sides.
PENELOPE'S WEB
A story of Penelope's clever deception through weaving and unraveling a shroud, as she awaits the return of her husband, Odysseus, from the Trojan War.
"DELENDA EST CARTHAGO"
A story focused on Cato the Elder's relentless campaign to advocate for the destruction of Carthage, encapsulated by his famous phrase "Delenda est Carthago."
HANNIBAL, THE HERO OF CARTHAGE
A tale that explores the making of Hannibal Barca, whose early vow to destroy Rome sets the stage for his legendary military exploits.
CROSSING THE RUBICON
A story that captures the pivotal moment when Julius Caesar defies the Roman Senate and crosses the Rubicon, igniting a civil war against Pompey and the Senate.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing
- James Baldwin, American Educator and Author (1841-1925)
