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Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Vol 2

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Benvenuto Cellini


Cellini's autobiographical memoirs, which he began writing in Florence in 1558, give a detailed account of his singular career, as well as h…

Chronicles of Canada Volume 09 - The Acadian Exiles: A Chronicle of the Land o…

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Arthur G. Doughty


The name Acadia, which we now associate with a great tragedy of history and song, was first used by the French to distinguish the eastern or…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay


This is volume 5 chapter 24 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859). Volume 5 was published after his death.Chapter 2…

Claimants to Royalty

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John Henry Ingram


A compilation of chronicles of the numerous impostors and impostures of kings, queens, and rulers. (Summary by Carmen H)

1948 Radio News


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News from 1948. I usually share these via torrent but I don't think all these files are available on archive.org so here's a 1948 news file …

Chronicles of Canada Volume 15 - The War Chief of the Ottawas: A Chronicle of t…

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Thomas Guthrie Marquis


This is the history of Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765. It includes the siege of Detroit and his ultimate defeat. Summary by Esther.

Beacon Lights of History, Vol 7: Great Women

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John Lord


Book Seven of the series focuses on the women of history and includes George Eliot, Joan of Arc and Madame Recamier. - Summary by KHand

Servants of Satan

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Seabury Quinn


Noted weird fiction author Seabury Quinn brings to life true tales of witch trial persecution within the pages of Weird Tales magazine! - Su…

Declaration of Rights

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Stamp Act Congress


On June 8, 1765 James Otis, supported by the Massachusetts Assembly sent a letter to each colony calling for a general meeting of delegates.…

Selected Works: Haymarket Speeches

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Voltairine De Cleyre


Voltairine de Cleyre (November 17, 1866 – June 20, 1912) was an American anarchist. She was skilled in many subjects and wrote essays, poems…

History of New Brunswick

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Peter Fisher


Originally published in 1825 under the title: Sketches of New Brunswick : containing an account of the first settlement of the province, wit…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 15)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay


This is volume 3 chapter 15 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1959) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resum…

WWII News and Related Sound files from 1938


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Old Time Radio Programs. WWII News and Related Sound files from 1938

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 09)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay


This is chapter 9 of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England from the accession of James II. This chapter covers part of the invasion…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 10)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay


This chapter begins with the flight of James II and then moves on to the downfall of Judge Jeffreys and the arrival of Dutch troops in Londo…

Chronicles of Canada Volume 06 - The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon…

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Thomas Chapais


Talon worked closely with lieutenant-general Prouville de Tracy to achieve the surrender of the Iroquois in 1627, thereby ending the threat …

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