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England, My England

Read by Nemo


Various


In The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book

A fourth grade English textbook published by the Minister of Education for Ontario in 1909. This reader features various pieces of Poetry a…

An Apparition

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Neil Munro


In Doom Castle

Doom Castle is the story of young Count Victor's journey to Scotland after the Jacobite Rebellion, searching for a traitor to the Jacobite c…

Chapter XIII. Niniane and Merlin. Part I

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Lucy Allen Paton


In Studies in the Fairy Mythology of Arthurian Romance

In this doctoral dissertation, author Lucy Allen Paton (1865-1951), an alumna of Radcliffe College, takes a scholarly look at the role of Mo…

Part 3

Read by David Wales


Christopher Morley


In Religio Journalistici

The great Canadian journalist and humorist ruminates and reflects upon his life and calling in this 1924 little gem. - Summary by david wale…

Volume 1 Chapter 11 - Loftus Vaughan on the Look-out

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Thomas Mayne Reid


In The Maroon

Herbert Vaughan arrives at Mount Welcome, a sugar plantation on the island of Jamaica, after his father had passed away. His arrival is not…

The Tribute

Read by Garth Burton


Harry Anable Kniffin


In O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921

In 1918 the Society of Arts and Sciences established the O. Henry Memorial Awards to reward the very best short stories published during the…

Dawn

Read by Nemo


George William Russell


In Homeward Songs by the Way

George William Russell -- better known by his pen name "A.E." -- was an Irish writer, poet and mystic, a lifelong friend of Willia…

Section 2

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Enid Blyton


In Child Whispers

Enid Blyton's first published book; a short collection of poetry (28 poems and a short introduction.) - Summary by Peter Why

Seeing a Sample

Read by Victoria Neely


Arthur Scott Bailey


In The Tale of Grandfather Mole (version 2)

"There was a queer old person that lived in Farmer Green's garden. Nobody knew exactly how long he had made his home there because his …

The Watson Touch

Read by Kirsten Wever


A. A. Milne


In If I May (Version 2)

A. A. Milne, best known as the creator of Winnie the Pooh, was a prolific author of books, plays, essays and articles. He also spent a numbe…

Chapter V. Cæsar Reveals Himself

Read by Ben Tucker


Edgar Wallace


In Number Six

The master criminal Caesar Valentine is rich, suave and seemingly untouchable. He has confounded Scotland Yard time and time again, stealin…

Mr. Thomas Sheridan and Replies

Read by Arthur Krolman


Jonathan Swift


In The Poems of Jonathan Swift, Volume Two

He lived simply, loved his walks and craved the company of fellow poetical wits as they craved his company in return. With his pal Dr. Sheri…

Sybil's Visitor

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Fergus Hume


In The Pagan's Cup

A quiet seaside village with an old church and older family and its tyrannical head who tries to mould her adopted son to her whims, the vic…

Among Ourselves by Harold Hersey

Read by Ben Tucker


Greye La Spina, P. A. Connolly, John Russell Coryell, Harry C. Douglas, Harold Hersey and Albert Owens


In The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7, June 1, 1919

The Thrill Book is back with another exciting issue to tantalize the senses with tales of action, suspense and terror! Keep your guard up as…

Chapter 2

Read by Shayan Rahmati


Christopher Morley


In Where the Blue Begins

In his collection Plum Pudding, Christopher Morley included two pieces about an unprepossessing mutt named “Haphazard Gissing I” with a gift…

Jack’s Visit to Harwood Grange - Is urged to assist in the Jacobite Plot

Read by Deon Gines


William Henry Giles Kingston and W. H. G. Kingston


In John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea

This is the story of John Deane of Nottingham, a person who, according to the author, really existed. John Deane is born in 1679 to wealthy …

Chapter 19 – Vance Cross-Examines

Read by Kirsten Wever


S. S. Van Dine


In The Benson Murder Case - A Philo Vance Story

The Benson Murder Case – A Philo Vance Story is the first of a series of twelve popular mysteries set in New York during the Jazz Age. S. S.…

Chapter 4

Read by Atul Sharma


Nevil Shute


In The Mysterious Aviator (aka So Disdained)

Nevil Shute was the nom-de-plume of the Anglo-Australian aeronautical engineer and writer, best known for works like “On the Beach” and “A T…

Chapter 2

Read by Ben Tucker


Ward Moore


In Transient

Governor Alman Lampley makes an unplanned stop in a small town on the way to his destination. Everything looks familiar yet slightly off. He…

Chapter 33, Oxen

Read by Rachel Costello


Mrs Robert Lee and Mrs. Robert Lee


In Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals

Stories about unusual interactions between animals and humans that reflect some attitudes to the wild in the mid-eighteen hundreds, includin…

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