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AlexanderThe amazing store of Alexander the Great and his alcoholic father, Philip. Alexander's riotous teenage years under his tuter, Aristotle and his father's unexpected death. The story of this 20 year old leading a trained army of 60 year old men across Asis, Persia, and Indian to conquer the known world. His escapades, victories, miseries, and final myterious death at age 32. 24 pages.
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When Alexander was 11, Philonicus, a horse dealer, brought a wild black horse to Philip worth 13 talents ($78,000) as a present. None of his expert horseman could climb on it, so Philip was going to send it away. Alexander exclaimed, “They are losing a wonderful horse because of their lack of skill.” His father said, “No one should accuse others of failure if he cannot succeed.” Alexander had noticed that the horse seemed skittish because of its shadow, so he held the bridle and kept it facing the sun till the horse calmed down. Then he leaped on its back and rode out of sight. When he returned, he showed his father how he could make the horse run, walk, and halt. Philip exclaimed, “Look for a kingdom worthy of you, my son. Macedon is too small for you!” Alexander named the horse Bucephalus, which means ox-head.24 The horse was soon outfitted with a red bridal and saddlecloth.25 Learn more about his fascinating story.... (To download the chapters from this ebook, just enter your credit card information, hit PRINT, bring it up in your word processer, and print it out right away at your location.)
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