The Plain Speaker: Opinions on Books, Men, and Things is a posthumous collection of essays by William Hazlitt, organized by his grandson, William Carew Hazlitt. The book contains some of Hazlitt’s more famous essays that couldn’t be found in book format. (Summary by Leni) [chương_files]
The Silver Fox Patrol is out on their first camping trip! The boys, Thad the fill-in scout-master, Allan, Bumpus, Davy Jones, Smithy, Bob White, Giraffe and Step-Hen, are learning many new things about being scouts and about themselves. But when a bear invades the camp, their trip turns into an adventure that they will talk about for a long time! Herbert Carter is one of many pseudonyms used by St George Rathborne. [chương_files]
The Young Yägers, Hans and Hendrik Von Bloom, Groot Willem and Arend Van Wyk, are again on a hunting expedition. This time, the reader will find their old acquaintances in Africa, on the banks of the Limpopo River. Here our young adventurers are looking for sport and wild animals. [chương_files]
A collection of short nonfiction works in the public domain. The selections included in this collection were independently chosen by the readers, and the topics encompass history, war, farming, slavery, education, philosophy, and nature. (summary by J. M. Smallheer) [chương_files]
Our young hero and his companion plan to make their fortunes in the California gold rush. Having made their way to Missouri, they join a wagon train headed for the famed Oregon Trail, but being carefree and adventuresome young men, they are not happy relaxing by the fireside of an evening. Encounters with animals, raging rivers and “Injuns” keep them interested in their voyage, but what will the Pacific Coast hold for them? – Summary by Lynne Thompson [chương_files]
Jack Benson and Hal Hastings arrive in Dunhaven, looking for adventure. But in a sleepy, little town, they might not find much. When they find out that there is a submarine in the shipyard, they decide that this is what they have been looking for. – Summary by Ann Boulais [chương_files]
This is the sixth collection of our “coffee break” series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for work/study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you’d like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for Collection 006 is “Food and Drink”! [Summary by Rosie] [chương_files]
After his parrot Polynesia teaches him to speak animal languages, Doctor Dolittle decides to abandon his human practice, and become an animal doctor. – Summary by Karen Savage [chương_files]
The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, the April Number. It includes the following articles: * Serilan, by W J McGee and Willard D. Johnson * The Olympic Country, by S. C. Gilman, C. E. * The Discovery of Glacier Bay, Alaska, by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore * Hydrography in the United States, by Frederick H. Newell * Recent Triangulation in the Cascades, by S. S. Gannett along with geographic literature and a few miscellaneous notes. [chương_files]
A delightful version of Alice’s Adventures following that scurrying Rabbit with the watch that is shortened for the enjoyment of younger children. She meets all of the strange talking animals (and they are just as rude or silly as usual) and eats and drinks from all of the bottles and grows and shrinks alarmingly just like in the longer version. Enjoy. (Summary by the reader, Phil Chenevert) [chương_files]
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