History
The Life of Washington, Volume 2
Read by Jim Locke
John James Marshall
Volume 2 of The Life begins with some early biography, but moves quickly to Washington's military career as a colonel in the battles against…
The Scrap Book (volume 1) Sampler
Read by Bellona Times
Various
18 works -- two non-fic articles & one short fiction or poetry each -- from issues March, April, May, June, July, & August 1906 of T…
The Influence of Monarchs
Read by Leon Harvey
Frederick Adams Woods
Frederick Adams Woods presents compelling evidence to support the great man theory of history and his own category scientific inquiry known …
Tales Of English Minsters: Canterbury Cathedral Kent and Saint Paul's London
Read by David Wales
Elizabeth W. Grierson
These simple stories of two of England’s greatest cathedrals were originally written for youth (1910) but adults will also enjoy them. St. …
History of Iceland
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Knut Gjerset
"Iceland, the saga island, lying on the very borders of the unknown, has attracted much attention ever since the time when the enigmati…
Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Version 2)
Read by Gloria Loughry
Inazō Nitobe
Bushido: The Soul of Japan is a study of the way of the samurai. A best-seller in its day, it was read by many influential foreigners, among…
On the Ruin of Britain
Read by Carol Pelster
Gildas
Gildas was a well-informed and definitely opinionated 6th century commentator on the topic of the era of the Roman occupation of Britain beg…
The Empresses of Constantinople
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Joseph Martin McCabe and Joseph Martin Mccabe
In concluding an earlier volume on the mistresses of the western Roman Empire I observed that, as the gallery of fair and frail ladies close…
Great Epochs in American History, Volume III
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Francis Whiting Halsey
This is the third volume in ten volume series of great epochs in the history of the United States, from the landing of Columbus to the build…
Twee redevoeringen tegen de slavernij in de Nederlandse koloniën
Read by Edith van der Have-Raats
Nicolaas Beets
In 2013 is het hondervijftig jaar geleden dat Nederland de slavernij in de West-Indische koloniën (Suriname en de Nederlandse Antillen)…
War Flying by a Pilot
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Lessel Finer Hutcheon
Published in 1917, this "little volume of 'Theta’s' letters to his home people" was assembled to provide useful information for yo…
The World’s Story Volume XII: The United States
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Eva March Tappan
This is the twelfth volume of the 15-volume series of The World’s Story: a history of the World in story, song and art, edited by Eva March …
Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian
Read by PhyllisV
Alma Lutz
Alma Lutz's outstanding biography of Susan B. Anthony is revered for its descriptive power, attention to detail and historical significance …
From Pole to Pole: A Book for Young People
Read by Steven Seitel
Sven Hedin
This book was first published in 1912. It is a simplified English translation of the author's Från pol till pol: genom Asien och Europ…
One Hundred Years In Yosemite: The Story Of A Great Park And Its Friends
Read by David Wales
Carl Parcher Russell
This recording of the 1931 (1947 second edition) book about Yosemite National Park comprises the narrative text about the Park from its disc…
Voyage en Corse
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Gracieux Faure
La Corse, cette île de la mer Méditerrannée, nous fait immédiatement penser à la nature indomptée, …
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 10: European Leaders
Read by KHand
John Lord
Continuing the series with European Leaders, Dr. Lord discusses William IV, Sir Robert Peel, Cavour, Czar Nicholas, Louis Napoleon, Prince B…
The Suffragette: The History of the Women's Militant Suffrage Movement
Read by Celine Major
E. Sylvia Pankhurst
This history of the Women's Suffrage agitation is written at a time when the question is in the very forefront of British politics. What the…