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In Narrative of the Suffering and Defeat of the North-Western Army, Under General …

Read by James E. Carson


William Atherton


This memoir dating from 1812ff, but only published in 1840s is a strikingly profound contrast with our modern materialism and comfort. It is…

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In Father Goriot

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Honore Balzac and Honoré de Balzac


One of Balzac's most popular works, set around 1815 during the re-ascendancy of the Bourbon kings following the defeat of Napoleon. Said to …

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In The Naval War of 1812

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Theodore Roosevelt


Somewhat detailed history of naval engagements between the United States and England during the War of 1812, from a decidedly American persp…

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