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Preface

In Paved With Gold

Read by Bridget Herbes


Augustus Mayhew


The expressed goal of this book is to "write a truthful account of the miseries of criminal life" (from the preface). Thus, this b…

'Fin or Fighting - I'm Ready Anyhow!'

In The Quest of the Golden Pearl

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John Robert Hutchinson


A classic boys' adventure story, with two intrepid boys pursuing a jewel thief despite deadly perils and a haunted temple on a desolate isla…

The Story of the Ashes and the Flame

In Children of the Night

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Edwin Arlington Robinson


This is a collection of poems by Edwin Arlington Robinson, titled the Children of the Night, and including, besides the famous title poem, s…

Old Man Rain - Read by BMH

In Old Man Rain

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Madison Cawein


Madison Julius Cawein was born in Louisville, the fifth child of William and Christiana (Stelsly) Cawein. His father made patent medicines f…

Summer - Read by BMH

In Summer

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Christina Rossetti


Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English poet who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children's poems. She is famous for writing…

To Two Little Sisters of the Poor - Read by BMH

In To Two Little Sisters of the Poor

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Aline Kilmer


Aline Murray Kilmer (August 1, 1888 – October 1, 1941), was an American poet, children's book author, and essayist, and the wife and widow o…

The Three Little Gnomes

In Friendly Fairies

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Johnny Gruelle


Friendly Fairies is a popular book by Johnny Gruelle who is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. Listen to fifteen captivat…

Chapter 46

In Tante

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Anne Douglas Sedgwick


It is a common trend, up until this very day, to reveal the difficult side of being a great artist. Madame Okraska is no different. Great ar…

My Lady April - Read by BMH

In My Lady April

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Ernest Dowson


Ernest Christopher Dowson was an English poet, novelist, and short-story writer, often associated with the Decadent movement. - Summary by …

Raleigh and his Enemies

In The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh

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Margaret Duncan Kelly


"Relates the story of Raleigh from his boyhood days on the coast of Devonshire, to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry int…

Laddie

Read by Bridget Gaige


Gene Stratton-Porter


Based on the author's own life, this book tells the story of "little sister". The youngest of eleven, she is unwanted in the begin…

The Hidden Hand

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E.D.E.N. Southworth


"If you will listen to this book, you will meet a cast of unforgettable characters, as different from one another as the sun and moon. …

The Pearl of Orr's Island

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Harriet Beecher Stowe


Go on a journey to the coast of Maine and immerse yourself in the picturesque community on Orr’s Island. See the raindrops glistening on the…

The Lamplighter

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Maria Susanna Cummins


Gertrude began life as an abused child in the care of Nan Grant, a cold and cruel woman. The only human character who was kind to her was th…

Woman on the American Frontier

Read by Bridget Gaige


William Worthington Fowler


Many books describe the role of men during American history. However, at the same time, women did much: comforted, fought, helped, raised ch…

Lavender and Old Lace

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Myrtle Reed


"Jane Hathaway and her niece, Ruth Thorne, have never met. Jane invites Ruth for a visit, but leaves before Ruth comes. Ruth agrees to …