In Fifty Famous Stories Retold (1895)James Baldwin affectionately retells timeless stories, primarily intended for readers aged6 to 9 years old. These are concise introductory tales of literature and sketches of history and legend that have shaped our culture and have defined who we are as Americans.In Fifty Famous Stories Retold (1895)James Baldwin affectionately retells timeless stories, primarily intended for readers aged6 to 9 years old. These are concise introductory tales of literature and sketches of history and legend that have shaped our culture and have defined who we are as Americans.