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Squaring the Circle

In Light Science for Leisure Hours

Read by Peter Yearsley


Richard A. Proctor


In preparing these Essays, my chief object has been to present scientific truths in a light and readable form—clearly and simply, but with a…

02 - Should Women Be Beautiful?

In Idle Ideas in 1905

Read by Peter Yearsley


Jerome K. Jerome


Back in 1905 Jerome K. Jerome shared his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including "Should Women Be Beautiful?", "Should S…

A Dreadful Night

In Horror Story Collection 001

Read by Peter Yearsley


Edwin Lester Arnold and Sir Edwin Arnold


An occasional collection of 10 horror stories by various readers. We aim to unsettle you a little, to cut through the pink cushion of illusi…

Preface; Chapter One - A General View

In The Ghosts of Piccadilly

Read by Peter Yearsley


George Slythe Street and G. S. Street


Nothing spooky or supernatural, but a very personal gathering of gossip, letters, and fragments of biography of famous people who have lived…

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