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King Alfred of England

Read by Ryan Cherrick

Jacob Abbott

The life and accomplishments of England's sole title holder of "The Great." King Alfred defended England from Viking invasions an…

Preface

In By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico

Read by Ryan Cherrick

G. A. Henty

In perhaps the most audacious military enterprise in the history of human conquest, Cortez, with only a few hundred men, conquered a civili…

Preface

In With Lee in Virginia

Read by Ryan Cherrick

G. A. Henty

Vincent Wingfield is the son of a wealthy Virginian planter. When the country goes to war, he enlists in the cavalry, and sees action under …