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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 9: The Lost Helmet
Doubtless you have already guessed how the great combat between Don Quixote and the Biscayan ended. As the knight rushed blindly forward, his enemy’s sword descended for the second time. Had it not turned in his hand the story of Don Quixote would be ended here. Luckily, however, it did no further damage than to…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 8: The Adventure with the Monks
Through all that afternoon Don Quixote and his squire jogged slowly along, and neither house nor other friendly shelter did they see. The sun had gone down, and twilight was darkening when they saw near the road a clump of green trees which seemed to offer them a safe resting place. “Here, Sancho,” said the…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children by James Baldwin
The chapters detail various adventures and encounters experienced by the Don Quixote, focusing on friendship, quests, and challenges faced.
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 7: The Adventure with the Windmills
Very early the next morning, the knight and his squire set out on their travels. They stole silently away from the village without bidding goodbye to anyone; and they made such haste that at sunrise they felt themselves quite safe from pursuit. Don Quixote, riding in full armor astride of gaunt Rozinante, felt that he…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 6: The Choosing of a Squire
For fifteen days the good old gentleman stayed at home. He moved quietly about the house, and seemed happy and contented. The loss of his library did not disturb him. “A true knight will bear the disappointments of life with becoming fortitude,” he said. The niece and the housekeeper, and indeed everyone else, began to…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 5: The Library
Early the next morning the curate and the barber came again. Don Quixote was still sleeping. Indeed, he did not awake until the day was more than half gone. “We have come to remove the cause of his illness,” said the curate; and he asked the niece to give him the key to the room…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 4: The Adventure with the Merchants
Don Quixote had not ridden more than two miles when, at a turn in the road, he saw several horsemen approaching him. They were merchants of Toledo, and they were going to some distant town to buy silks. There were six of them, and each carried an umbrella over his head to shield him from…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 3: The Adventure with the Farmer
At the earliest break of day, Don Quixote made ready to ride out in quest of adventures. He buckled on his armor. He took his lance and his shield in his hands. His gallant steed, Rozinante, stood saddled and bridled at the door of the inn. He again embraced the innkeeper. “Farewell, thou greatest of…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 2: The Adventure at the Inn
Chapter 2: The Adventure at the Inn One morning in midsummer, Don Quixote arose very early, long before anyone else was awake. He put on his coat of mail and the old helmet which he had patched with pasteboard and green ribbons. He took down the short sword that had been his great-grandfather’s, and belted…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 1: Getting Ready for Adventures
Chapter 1: Getting Ready for Adventures Many years ago there lived in Spain a very old-fashioned gentleman whom you would have been glad to know. This gentleman had so many odd ways and did so many strange things that he not only amused his neighbors and distressed his friends, but made himself famous throughout the…