General Fiction

A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia

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Amanda Minnie Douglas



The early youth of an old town has a certain simplicity like the youth of human life. Its struggles, its romance, its unfolding come down th…

The Martian

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George Du Maurier



The Martian, by George du Maurier, is a largely autobiographical novel published in 1898 and the author's third. It describes the life of Ba…

First Chapter Collection 008

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The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realize it isn't for you. In this, th…

Armadale - 2. Band

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Wilkie Collins



„Armadale” ist ein Roman des englischen Schriftstellers Wilkie Collins, der als „erster Kriminalroman” der modernen Geschichte des 19. Jahrh…

First Chapter Collection 005

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Various



LibriVox First Chapter Collection 005 - a collection of the first chapters of 15 different books, fiction and nonfiction, mostly English but…

How Bessie Kept House

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Amanda Minnie Douglas



Bessie desperately wants to be trusted with taking care of the house alone, instead of being bossed by Cousin Jane, while her mother goes on…

First Chapter Collection 004

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Various



LibriVox First Chapter Collection 004 - a collection of the first chapters of 15 different books, chosen by LibriVox volunteers.This volume …

Paul and the Printing Press

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Sara Ware Bassett



Paul Cameron, president of the class of 1920 in the Burmingham High School, conceives the idea of establishing a school paper, to the honor …

Armadale - 3. Band

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Wilkie Collins



„Armadale” ist ein Roman des englischen Schriftstellers Wilkie Collins, der als „erster Kriminalroman” der modernen Geschichte des 19. Jahrh…

Socialist Readings for Children

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John Spargo



A collection of readings designed more for youngsters aged 12 or older than for children, in my view. The presentation is idealistic and off…

Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 10, Jan. 6, 1880

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Various



Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, sho…

Nelly: or, The Best Inheritance

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Lucy Ellen Guernsey



This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters. Nelly's earnings may possibly b…

Stories of the Coal Mine

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Frank Mundell



Men, women and children (who could until 1842 be as young as four years old and from 1900 had to be over thirteen years of age) worked in th…

Autumn Leaves, Original Pieces in Prose and Verse

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Anne Wales Abbot



The pieces gathered into this volume were, with two exceptions, written for the entertainment of a private circle, without any view to publi…

Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 09, Dec. 30, 1879

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Various



Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, sho…

Ships That Pass in the Night

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Beatrice Harraden



This short novel by Beatrice Harraden, who was known for her work as a suffragist, was a bestseller in its time. In it, teacher and activis…

Lady Audley's Secret (Version 2)

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Mary Elizabeth Braddon



It is June 1857, and young and beautiful Lucy Graham is about to marry Sir Michael Audley. But who exactly IS Lucy, that's what Sir Michael…

Doodles, the Sunshine Boy

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Emma Dowd



Doodles is a gentle child, who spends his days confined to a chair - but his life is turned round by the arrival of a special new friend, a …

Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 12, Jan. 20, 1880

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Various



Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction an…

Armadale - 6. Band

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Wilkie Collins



„Armadale” ist ein Roman des englischen Schriftstellers Wilkie Collins, der als „erster Kriminalroman” der modernen Geschichte des 19. Jahrh…

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