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37 American Poems
American Poems is a curated anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of American poetry from the mid-17th to the early 20th centuries. Thi…
Flowers and Ferns in their Haunts
Flowers and Ferns in their Haunts invites listeners on a serene exploration of the New England coastal countryside, as seen through the eyes…
1912: Short Works Collection
This is a collection of public domain works either published in 1912, or written in 1912 and published before 1923. The accent is on non-fic…
Jesus of Nazareth, A Biography
"Jesus of Nazareth, a Biography, by John Mark," recognizes the author of the second Gospel as that "John, whose surname was M…
The Mason-Bees
This is more than a book about bees and their lives; the author talks about his cats, red ants, and insect psychology in general. Jean Hen…
By The Turtles of Tasman
Turn of the century sibling rivalry between successful but uptight California businessman and his ne'er-do-well older brother, both widowers…
Amy Foster
Classic shortish story by Conrad that relates his self-thought alienation from British society, as a young foreign man survives a shipwreck …
A Little Florida Lady
This is the story of a little girl from New York who moves with her family to Florida in the late 19th Century. Parental warning: as this bo…
The Gray Plague
The Gray Plague is a chilling exploration of humanity's struggle against an apocalyptic threat. Set in a world on the brink of collapse, thi…
The Long Ago
The Long Ago offers a reflective glimpse into the boyhood of Jacob William Wright, a lesser-known American poet whose life was shaped by the…
A Student's History of American Literature
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 …
Collection: Tales of the Cities
Tales of the Cities invites listeners on a journey through urban landscapes, showcasing a diverse collection of stories that capture the ess…
The Gray Mills of Farley
The Gray Mills of Farley by Sarah Orne Jewett offers a keen exploration of labor relations in a small New England town during the late 19th …
1903 Collection
This is what people were reading in 1903, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction articles. (Summary by BellonaTimes)
The Heron Nest
Pleasant family drama set in early 1900's or late 1890's upstate New York. The Herron clan, led by heroic, inventive, handicapped older bro…
Little Tales of the Desert
In the enchanting landscape of the Arizona desert, a six-year-old girl named Mary embarks on a memorable Christmas vacation with her parents…
The Scrap Book (volume 1) Sampler
18 works -- two non-fic articles & one short fiction or poetry each -- from issues March, April, May, June, July, & August 1906 of T…
The Life of the Fly, With Which are Interspersed Some Chapters of Autobiography
The Life of the Fly offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of insects through the keen observations of Jean-Henri Fabre, a pioneering e…
Cocoa Break Collection, Vol. 01
Following in the vein of my Coffee-Break collections, this is a collection of short (all under 15 minutes) stories for kids. Focus is on fab…
Miss Ingalis
As the story begins, title character Grace Ingalis is a young woman with a middle-class socialite's upbringing who decides to marry a well-o…