William Tomcho

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Biography & Autobiography

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Adolphus W. Greely - Explorers and Travellers

“Explorers and Travellers” is a collection of short biographies of some of America’s intrepid explorers. Adolphus W. Greely writes brief but very complete histories of men who risked life and fortune to discover more...

William Tomcho 8 hours 51 minutes

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Willis J. Abbot - Aircraft and Submarines

«Aircraft and Submarines» is a history of the development of these forms of transportation and their ultimate use in warfare. Also a brief history of submarine use in commercial applications. A thoroughly enjoyable...

William Tomcho 11 hours 34 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

440

Burton Egbert Stevenson - American Men of Action

In this book, Burton Egbert Stevenson writes a brief biography of some of the most noteworthy men in American history. He begins at the very beginning of the history of America with Christopher Columbus and proceeds...

William Tomcho 8 hours 42 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

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Burton Egbert Stevenson - American Men of Mind

“American Men of Mind” is a collection of short biographies of men of note in various disciplines. It is an absorbing collection of short biographies of men who made a difference in American history; most beginning...

William Tomcho 8 hours 59 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

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William Gunion Rutherford - Story of Garfield

A short biography of the 20th U.S. President. Garfield was raised in humble circumstances on an Ohio farm by his widowed mother and elder brother. Before he was elected president in the Republican party he was first...

William Tomcho 2 hours 24 minutes

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War & Military

490

Frederick A. Talbot - Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War

«Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War» is an interesting read of the beginnings of air warfare in World War I. Anyone interested in early aviation and armament will find this a fascinating work. By William Tomcho.

William Tomcho 6 hours 48 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

512

Reuben Gold Thwaites - Daniel Boone (Thwaites)

Daniel Boone was a great hunter, explorer, surveyor, and excellent rifleman; he knew Indians and fought them skillfully. His life was filled with adventures and, with this biography, Reuben Gold Thwaites takes us...

William Tomcho 4 hours 31 minutes

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Single Author Collections

461

Anton Chekhov - Schoolmaster and Other Stories

Anton Chekhov, perhaps better known as a world famous classical playwright for works such as «Uncle Vanya» and «The Cherry Orchard» was also a prolific short story writer. «The Schoolmaster and Other Stories» is one...

William Tomcho 6 hours 15 minutes

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Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines

*Non-fiction

452

Isabel Anderson - Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines

Isabel Anderson has written a most interesting travelogue of Hawaii and The Philippines. Actually it is more of a history lesson. Anyone with any interest whatsoever in the South Pacific will find this book very...

William Tomcho 7 hours 43 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

464

Jack London - Stories of Ships and the Sea

5 Exciting short stories by one of Americas best story tellers (Summary by William Tomcho)

William Tomcho 1 hour 31 minutes

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458

Andrew Carnegie - Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

This autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is a very well written and interesting history of one of the most wealthy men in the United states. He was born in Scotland in 1835 and emigrated to America in 1848. Among his...

William Tomcho 10 hours 51 minutes

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Children's Fiction

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Katharine Pyle - Tales of Folk and Fairies

In «Tales of Folk and Fairies» Ms. Pyle tells 15 different children's stories from around the world; each more delightful than the last. Each story stands completely on it's own and although they were probably meant...

William Tomcho 5 hours 3 minutes

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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