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A Little Swiss Sojourn

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)


William Dean Howells



A charming brief account of a two months' autumnal stay on the shores of the Lake of Geneva. Howells, who was there with his family travelin…

The Seven Follies of Science

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John Phin



The seven follies of science; a popular account of the most famous scientific impossibilities and the attempts which have been made to solve…

With Fire and Sword

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Samuel H. M. Byers



Samuel H. M. Byers was an American poet, diplomat, and soldier in the Civil War. "In war some persons seek adventures; others have them…

Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes

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John Burroughs



Probably no other American writer has a greater sympathy with, and a keener enjoyment of, country life in all its phases—farming, camping, f…

The Tale of Terror

Read by Timothy Ferguson


Edith Birkhead



A seminal essay on the development of horror as a genre, highly influential on later writers. - Summary by Timothy Ferguson

Is Mars Habitable?

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Alfred Russel Wallace



In 1907 Wallace wrote the short book Is Mars Habitable? to criticize the claims made by Percival Lowell that there were Martian canals built…

The Rome Express

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Arthur Griffiths



The passengers in the sleeping car of the Rome Express were just woken and informed that they will reach Paris soon, and a bustle ensues. On…

Paul the Dauntless

Read by David Leeson


Basil Joseph Mathews



“We shall in this book try to go in the footsteps of Paul. It will not be all easy traveling for any of us, to journey with this daring expl…

Following the Color Line

Read by Roger Melin


Ray Stannard Baker



Subtitled "An Account of Negro Citizenship in the American Democracy", we are presented an in-depth and essentially non-opinionate…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This chapter starts from about 1685. James is on the throne and, as ever, there are disputes between crown and Parliament. We see the Habeus…

The Life of Samuel Johnson

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James Boswell



This is the third volume of the Biography of Samuel Johnson. Samuel Johnson's Life has been documented in great detail by his friends, this …

A School History of the Great War

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Albert E. Mckinley



A brief history of The Great War (World War I) designed for students in grades seven and eight. Special emphasis on European history leading…

Adventskalender

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Various



Diese Sammlung ist ein Adventskalender und enthält für jeden Tag vom 1. bis 24. Dezember eine Aufnahme über Weihnachten, den …

A Student's History of American Literature

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William Simonds



Engaging history of American Lit from the 1600's up through the late 1890's. The author, who was a professor at Knox College, really put a …

The Journal of a Disappointed Man

Read by Adam Whybray


W. N. P. Barbellion



The journal of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings, spanning from his early childhood through to his early death from complications …

Awaken Your Italian!

Read by Antonio Libertino


Antonio Libertino



What if you could learn something useful for yourself and your life while learning a new language? With Awaken Your Italian! you will: * Fi…

The Verbalist

Read by Bill Boerst


Alfred Ayres



Osmun arranges usage problems alphabetically and treats certain areas in greater detail as he sees fit. For example, his first entry is A-AN…

Staatsvertrag betreffend die Wiederherstellung eines unabhängigen und demokrati…

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Unknown



Der Staatsvertrag betreffend die Wiederherstellung eines unabhängigen und demokratischen Österreich, wurde am 15. Mai 1955 in Wien…

Awaken Your English

Read by Antonio Libertino


Antonio Libertino



Hai mai pensato di poter migliorare il tuo inglese mentre impari qualcosa di utile per te stesso? Con Risveglia il tuo inglese! TU:* Fissera…

Criminal Manchester

Read by Phil Benson


William James McGlothlin



Follow the Manchester Evening News 'special correspondent' and his guide - recently back from a 'seven stretch' - as they take you on a tour…

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