Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)

Tommy Trot's Visit to Santa Claus

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


Thomas Nelson Page



A charming tale about an Tommy, affluent Virginia boy who always gets what he wants at Christmas, only to discover his toys never make him q…

The Authoritative Life of General William Booth

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


George Scott Railton



William Booth, together with his wife Catherine founded a small mission in London which eventually expanded to become a global movement, car…

In Darkest England and the Way Out

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


William Booth



William Booth (1829 – 1912) was the founding General of the Salvation Army in late nineteenth century England. Finding his salvation as a te…

Tales of a Vanishing River

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


Earl Reed



The background of this collection of sketches and stories is the country through which flowed one of the most interesting of our western riv…

Brother Francis

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


Eileen Douglas



Or, Less than the LeastThe following pages have been written by my request with a view to making the Soldiers of The Salvation Army somewhat…

Don, a Runaway Dog: His Many Adventures

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


Richard Barnum



Don was one of five little puppies. With his brothers and sisters he cuddled up close to Mrs. Gurr, the mother dog, to keep warm, for it was…

Captain John Crane, 1800 - 1815

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


Thomas Wallace Knox



John and David grew up best of friends, outgoing and full of adventure. Living but miles from the sea west of Boston, right on the cusp of m…

The Airship Boys in the Great War

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


De Lysle Ferree Cass and De Lysle Ferrée Cass



Little did Alan, Ned and Buck suspect what they were getting themselves in for when they approached the editor of The Herald with their plan…

The Radio Boys Trailing a Voice; Or, Solving a Wireless Mystery

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)


Allen Chapman



Radio is an ideal boy’s hobby, but it is not limited to youth. Nevertheless it offers a wonderful scope for the unquenchable enthusiasm that…