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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
Read by Crln Yldz Ksr
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
Read by Sonia
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
Read by John
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
Read by KevinS
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
Read by Yoganandh T
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…