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Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 052

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Seventeen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include Nature and Science--fall scenery, rose oil, large type books for low vision, the pulmotor, and the method of scientific investigation; Philosophy and Thought--Joseph Priestly, Kierkegaard, Rousseau, and A.C. Bradley on poetry; History and Travel--John Johnston founder of Sault St. Marie, eating in Berlin, and Sir John Mandeville's travels; a Japanese folk tale; a defense of Lady Bryon by Harriet Beecher Stowe, and a Virginia slave narrative by Minnie Fulkes. (Summary by Sue Anderson)

"Preparation for a Christian Life" was translated by Lee M. Hollander. (5 hr 5 min)

Chapters

Books for Tired Eyes

24:34

Read by Lynne T

A Chapter of Things To See This Fall

9:23

Read by VfkaBT

Christ and Socrates

5:47

Read by Craig Campbell

Devil's Head and Customs of Folk in Diverse Isles from Travels of Sir John Ma…

17:01

Read by Craig Campbell

The Eater of Dreams

9:33

Read by VfkaBT

Eating in Berlin

3:14

Read by VfkaBT

From Rose Petals to Rose Oil

12:17

Read by Sue Anderson

John Johnston, of Sault Ste. Marie, A Passage in Canadian History

28:51

Read by Phil Schempf

The Method of Scientific Investigation

20:44

Read by Availle

Mrs. Minnie Fulkes, The Slave Narratives, Virgina

13:19

Read by VfkaBT

Poetry for Poetry's Sake

50:41

Read by MaryAnn

Preparation for a Christian Life II

14:19

Read by Craig Campbell

The Pulmotor, for Emergency Rescue

4:12

Read by VfkaBT

Ridicule as a Test of Faith

3:02

Read by Craig Campbell

The True Story Of Lady Byron’s Life, Part 1

26:28

Read by Michele Fry

The True Story Of Lady Byron’s Life, Part 2

34:56

Read by Michele Fry

The True Story Of Lady Byron’s Life, Part 3

27:19

Read by Michele Fry