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Hero Tales from American History

Read by David Leeson


Theodore Roosevelt


Its purpose … is to tell in simple fashion the story of some Americans who showed that they knew how to live and how to die; who proved thei…

A Child's History of England

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Charles Dickens


A Child's History of England first appeared in serial form, running from January 25, 1851 to December 10, 1853 and was first published in th…

American History Stories, Volume 1

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Mara L. Pratt


A children's book detailing early American history from the Norsemen to the Revolution, meant for educational use.

The History of Genghis Khan

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Jacob Abbott


This book provides the history of one of the most renowned emperors of all time. The Great Khan. This was a man born Temujin to a clan lea…

Richard II, Makers of History

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Jacob Abbott


Chronicles the life of Richard II, born in 1367 in Bordeaux, France, who later wore the crown of King of England. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

My Bible History: Old Testament

Read by Maria Therese


Louis Laravoire Morrow


A short, simple Old Testament Bible History for children, but which can also be enjoyed by adults alike. Starting with Creation, the section…

The Natural History Volume 2

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Pliny the Elder


Naturalis Historia (Latin for "Natural History") is an encyclopedia published circa AD 77-79 by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the …

American History Stories, Volume 2

Read by Laura Caldwell


Mara L. Pratt


History is brought to life in the second volume of American History Stories by Mara L. Pratt. It is a wonderful introduction for children to…

My Bible History: New Testament

Read by Maria Therese


Louis Laravoire Morrow


A short, simple New Testament Bible History for children, but which can also be enjoyed by adults alike. Starting with St. John the Baptist,…

Royal Children of English History

Read by Cori Samuel


E. Nesbit


From the first chapter: "History is a story, a story of things that happened to real live people in our England years ago; and the thin…

The Natural History Volume 3

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Pliny the Elder


Naturalis Historia (Latin for "Natural History") is an encyclopedia published circa AD 77-79 by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the …

The Normans in European History

Read by Pamela Nagami


Charles Homer Haskins


Wherever their ships took them, the Normans (Northman) were ruthless conquerors but gifted governors. These eight lectures, given in Boston …

A Brief History of Carthage

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Joshua Jared Scott


A short history of the ancient city of Carthage, from the time of its founding through its destruction at the conclusion of the Third Punic …

French History for English Children

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Caroline Emelia Stephen


A history of France from Ancient Gaul up until 1880, written in short easy to comprehend chapters aimed at teaching English children. (Summa…

A History of the Philippines

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David Prescott Barrows


This book is one of the earliest studies of Philippine history by an American scholar. In preparation for this book, the author conducted et…

The Natural History of Selborne

Read by Peter Yearsley


Gilbert White


The Reverend Gilbert White was the curate of the village of Selborne, a village in Hampshire, from 1784 to his death in 1793, living most of…

A Cursory History of Swearing

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Julian Sharman


This is a very readable scientific account of Swearing and Cursing in the English Language. Not only is an enlightening historical account g…

A Short History of Russia

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Lucy Cazalet


A Short History of Russia by Lucy Cazalet is a helpful introduction to the people, places, and events that shaped Russia, the largest countr…

The History of Mary Prince

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Mary Prince


Mary Prince was born into slavery in the West Indies. As a free woman in England she wrote her memoirs, which sold well and supported and pu…

The Natural History Volume 4

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Pliny the Elder


Naturalis Historia (Latin for "Natural History") is an encyclopedia published circa AD 77-79 by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the …

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