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CHAPTER XIII: THE STAR C GIVES WELCOME
Read by Mark Nelson
Clarence Edward Mulford
In The Orphan
Many men swore that The Orphan was bad, and many swore profanely and with wonderful command of epithets because he was bad, but for obvious …
Chapter 5 - The Shepherd of Lauderdale
Read by James Oligney
Jeannette Augustus Marks
In Early English Hero Tales
Supposing you were asked to enter a Great Palace? And within that palace, you were told, were more than a thousand golden doors? And those d…
Chapter Five
Read by Mark Leder
Charles Dickens
In Barnaby Rudge, A Tale of the Riots of Eighty (version 4)
Charles Dickens' fifth published novel is set in the village of Cligwell. Romances are thwarted. A ghost is spotted. A raven speaks. A m…
61. Some Account of the Cape of Good Hope
Read by Gail Timmerman Vaughan
Joseph Banks
In The Endeavour Journal of Sir Joseph Banks from 25 August 1768-12 July 1771
In this Journal, Joseph Banks records almost daily observations of the journey of the ship the Endeavour on the first of James Cook’s voyage…
Torpeon's Mark
Read by Mira Williams
Julian Hawthorne
In The Cosmic Courtship
Mary Faust, a brilliant scientist, has developed a machine that can allow the conscious human soul to explore the cosmos! Her promising youn…
Chapter 17 - The leper
Read by KevinS
Alfredo D'Escragnolle Taunay
In Innocencia: a story of the prairie regions of Brazil
The story of Innocencia, an 18-year-old girl who lives in the prairies of Brazil, is a twist on the traditional love triangle. The plot has …
31 - Chapter XV, The Last Weeks at Cape Evans, Part One
Read by Sibella Denton
Robert Falcon Scott
In The Journals of Robert Falcon Scott; Vol 1 of 'Scott's Last Expedition'
Capt. Robert F. Scott's bid to be the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole is one of the most famous journeys of all time.…
III. How Poor Cecco Lost His Tail
Read by Mark Harrington
Margery Williams
In Poor Cecco
This children's book, written by the author of "The Velveteen Rabbit", tells the story of Cecco, an adventurous and spirited woode…
Chapter XLII (42) Pantagruel, with his Darts, kills a Monster which Cannon-Balls could not hurt. The Power of the Sign of the Cross.
Read by Cbteddy
François Rabelais
In Three Good Giants
As I went on, it did not take me long to discover that it was quite possible for my purpose—following, indeed, the path unconsciously taken …
05 - Volume 1, Chapter 5: Rorie Makes a Speech
Read by CaprishaPage
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
In Vixen
This is an exquisite and heartbreaking love story. Violet Tempest and Roderick Vawdrey, otherwise known to each other as Vixen and Rorie, ar…
Prologue
Read by CJem98
Bernard Capes
In Gilead Balm, Knight Errant
Gilead Balm, a young Government clerk of philanthropic predilections, always read the "Daily Post" for the sake of its agony colum…
Cape Cod Beacon
Read by James R. Hedrick
Jack Johnson
In Stories of Cape Cod
Vignettes about life on Cape Cod The author lived from 1896 until 1973 and was a member of the Beachcombers Artists Club based in Provinceto…
Chapter 3 - The Scarlet Pall
Read by Mark Nelson
Jack Williamson
In The Green Girl
In a very recent issue of Science and Invention Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast…
The Symbol
Read by mleigh
James Hebblethwaite
In The Poems of James Hebblethwaite
James Hebblethwaite (22 September 1857 – 13 September 1921) was an English-born Australian poet, teacher and clergyman. Hebblethwaite was a …
Nocturne
Read by Christopher Fried
John Crowe Ransom
In Chills and Fever
This is the second poetry collection of the poet-critic John Crowe Ransom, who was a member of the Fugitives and the Agrarians.
Chapter 27: Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark
Read by Anne Erickson
Anthony Berkeley
In The Layton Court Mystery
A Roger Sheringham mystery In a typical English country house, a murder is committed. The wealthy Victor Stanworth, who'd been playing host …
Tribal Signs, Phrases
Read by Inkell
Garrick Mallery
In Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes
A comparative study of sign language among Native American peoples as it relates to other peoples of the 19 century world. - Summary by afut…
"Stamp on It"
Read by TriciaG
Pansy
In Modern Prophets and Other Sketches
Short stories and sketches all relating in some way to temperance and advocating for prohibition. Each story looks at a different facet of t…
The First Signpost
Read by Marie Christian
Marguerite Henry
In Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio
Each summer, in the ancient hill town of Siena, Italy, there erupts one of the most extraordinary, exciting, and dangerous horse races in th…
Part 1, Chapter 6: Mrs. Sedley's Tale
Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Charlotte Mason
In Home Education Series Vol. V: Some Studies in the Formation of Character
This is the fifth volume in the Home Education Series detailing Charlotte Mason's method of education. This volume is subtitled "Some S…