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History

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John Lord - Beacon Lights of History, Vol 2: Jewish Heroes and Prophets

Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul. Summary by KHand

KHand 8 hours 53 minutes

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Literary Fiction

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Anthony Trollope - Last Chronicle of Barset (version 2)

LibriVox reader Nicholas Clifford calls this Trollope's best novel in his introduction to the collaborative version of this fine novel — and he is right! A wonderful study of its central character, the proud,...

Steve Gough 31 hours 22 minutes Barsetshire Series by Anthony Trollope

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Gothic Fiction

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Mór Jókai - Tower of Dago

This is the story of Feodor von Ungern, who, betrayed by his brother Zeno, installs himself with his son and a group of his most trusted men in a dark tower on the island of Dago. Sheltered in this tower, he...

Crln Yldz Ksr 2 hours 5 minutes

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Family Life

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Catherine Grace Frances Gore - Mrs. Armytage, or Female Domination

Mrs Armytage is a widowed landowner, spirited, independent and very much used to having her own way and exercising total dominance over her family. She is acutely aware of social distinctions, proud of her power and...

Helen Taylor 17 hours 7 minutes

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Published 1900 onward

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Mary MacLane - My Friend Annabel Lee

Published in 1903, this selection of dialogues by Mary MacLane entails a mystery of wondering who she is speaking with. Is it the statue she describes at first? Is it an imaginary friend? Is it the author’s alter-ego?...

Daryl Wor 3 hours 49 minutes

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Child in the Midst: A Comparative Study of Child Welfare in Christian and Non-Christian Lands

Social Science (Culture & Anthropology)

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Mary Shauffler Labaree - Child in the Midst: A Comparative Study of Child Welfare in Christian and Non-Christian Lands

Chapters follow the progression of a child from birth through working years.Thus, Chapter 1 traces the child from newborn to toddler stage in the home. It includes assumed rights of children and mothers,...

Bill Boerst and 2 more 7 hours 18 minutes

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Poems of American History, The Period of Growth

Poetry

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Poems of American History, The Period of Growth

This volume covers the age of expansion from the Revolution to the Civil War, including the creation of the Constitution, the Presidency of George Washington, the War of 1812, and the settling of the West, along with...

Ed Humpal and 8 more 8 hours 5 minutes

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Literary Fiction

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Henry James - Chaperon

What on earth is a girl to do when London society has convicted her mother of a dreadful sin and has ostracized her? If blood is thicker than water, and the daughter remains loyal to her erring parent, how far will...

Nicholas Clifford 1 hour 43 minutes

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Chemistry

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A. T. Anderson - How to Do Chemical Tricks

While a bit outdated in many of the more complex descriptions of several of the phenomena described, this book is nonetheless still fun and relevant for a person interested in basic chemistry or physics tricks, and...

Kyle Van DeGlast 1 hour 54 minutes

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Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 6

Epistolary Fiction

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Samuel Richardson - Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 6

It tells the tragic story of a heroine whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family, It is generally regarded as Richardson's masterpiece. This is Volume six out of a series of nine Volumes....

Tony Addison and 7 more 13 hours 6 minutes Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady by Samuel Richardson, in 9 Volumes

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Comedy

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Thomas Killigrew - Parson's Wedding

Often considered Killigrew's best play, this is a comedy with a bawdy tone where people flirt, trick each other and everyone else. It was the first play in England to be performed with an all female crew. — Summary by...

4 hours 15 minutes

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Humorous Fiction

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P. G. Wodehouse - Prefect's Uncle

The action of the novel takes place at the fictional «Beckford College», a private school for boys; the title alludes to the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Reginald Farnie, who turns out to be...

Madame Tusk and 5 more 4 hours 29 minutes

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