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Into The Valley Of Death: Crimea, Balaklava, The Light Brigade: Russell, Tennyson And Kipling - Various
Into The Valley Of Death: Crimea, Balaklava, The Light Brigade: Russell, Tennyson And Kipling - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: War & Military / Modern (19th C)
The Charge Of The Light Brigade (1854) is a famous poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. It is about, among other things, the valor of soldiers and the tragic loss of life in futile war engagements. The war is the Crimean War (1853-1856) which Russia lost...
Scottish Ghost Stories - Elliott O'DONNELL
Scottish Ghost Stories - Elliott O'DONNELL
- Author: Elliott O'DONNELL
- Genre: Single Author Collections
A public domain collection of Scottish Ghost tales by Elliott O'Donnell. 1911 - Summary by Sherry Morrow...
Citadel of Lost Ships - Leigh Douglass BRACKETT
Citadel of Lost Ships - Leigh Douglass BRACKETT
- Author: Leigh Douglass BRACKETT
- Genre: Science Fiction
"It was a Gypsy world, built of space flotsam, peopled with the few free races of the Solar System. Roy Campbell, outcast prey of the Coalition, entered its depths to seek haven for the Kraylens of Venus—only to find that it had become a slave trap...
Summer - Marietta Holley
Summer - Marietta Holley
- Author: Marietta Holley
- Genre: Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)
LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of Summer by Marietta Holley.. This was the Weekly Poetry project for September 13, 2020. ------ Another tribute to summer. - Summary by David Lawrence...
The Greater Life and Work of Christ - Alexander Patterson
The Greater Life and Work of Christ - Alexander Patterson
- Author: Alexander Patterson
- Genre: Christianity - Other
It will be seen at a glance that this is not a life of Christ in the usual sense. It is not a review of the events of the earthly existence of our Lord. There is a greater life and a larger work of Christ of which his life on earth is but a single...
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 25, April 20, 1880 - Various
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 25, April 20, 1880 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Children's Fiction / Children's Non-fiction / Short Stories
Harper's Young People is an illustrated weekly publication for children that includes short stories, tales from history, natural history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 25th issue of the serial was published on April 20th, 1880 and in its...
The Red Cross Girls in the British Trenches - Margaret Vandercook
The Red Cross Girls in the British Trenches - Margaret Vandercook
- Author: Margaret Vandercook
- Genre: Action & Adventure
This first volume in the American Red Cross series can, of course, only begin to tell the adventures and experiences of the four American girls, who, forgetful of self, offered their services to the wounded soldiers in the war....
The Quintessence of Ibsenism (Version 2) - George Bernard Shaw
The Quintessence of Ibsenism (Version 2) - George Bernard Shaw
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Genre: Essays & Short Works / Literary Criticism
This is an essay providing an extended analysis of the works of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and of Ibsen's critical reception in England. Shaw uses this "exposition of Ibsenism" to illustrate the imperfections of British society, using the...
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part One (1867-1879) - Mark Twain
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part One (1867-1879) - Mark Twain
- Author: Mark Twain
- Genre: Literary Collections
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included in the chronological listing are some of Twain’s short stories, speeches and letters, as they appeared in the...
Emily Climbs - Lucy Maud Montgomery
Emily Climbs - Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Genre: Family
Emily Byrd Starr longs to attend Queen's Academy to earn her teaching license, but her tradition-bound relatives at New Moon refuse. She is instead offered the chance to go to Shrewsbury High School with her friends, on two conditions. The first is...
The Children's Book of Christmas Stories (Version 2) - Various
The Children's Book of Christmas Stories (Version 2) - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / General
This books is a select collection of Christmas Stories in one volume. It is just that and nothing more. Each of the stories has already won the approval of thousands of children, and each is fraught with the true Christmas spirit. It is hoped that...
Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs - Jerry Cree Fischer
Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs - Jerry Cree Fischer
- Author: Jerry Cree Fischer
- Genre: Music
This is a primer for anyone wishing to learn how to tune and maintain their own piano or to become a piano tuner. Written in 1907, it was targeted at a definite need for additional piano maintenance professionals in those days when pianos were...
Consider the Lilies of the Field - Christina ROSSETTI
Consider the Lilies of the Field - Christina ROSSETTI
- Author: Christina ROSSETTI
- Genre: Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Consider the Lilies of the Field by Christina Rossetti. This was the Weekly Poetry project for August 1, 2021. ------ Rossetti began writing down and dating her poems from 1842, most of which imitated...
Call Mr. Fortune - H. C. BAILEY
Call Mr. Fortune - H. C. BAILEY
- Author: H. C. BAILEY
- Genre: Detective Fiction
Call Mr. Fortune is a collection of short stories which introduce Reginald Fortune. Reggie, like his father, is a physician. The son applies his diagnostic skills to crime-solving. As he is not a civil servant, he is free to represent the...
Mr. Fortune's Practice - H. C. BAILEY
Mr. Fortune's Practice - H. C. BAILEY
- Author: H. C. BAILEY
- Genre: Detective Fiction
Mr. Fortune is a physician crime solver, using early forensic science techniques. This second volume brings seven more cases for him to solve for the police. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)...
The Alps, the Danube and the Near East - Frank G. Carpenter
The Alps, the Danube and the Near East - Frank G. Carpenter
- Author: Frank G. Carpenter
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Social Science (Culture & Anthropology) / Travel & Geography
Journeying through many countries including Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Switzerland and Greece, the author gives an in-depth account of many aspects of the culture of the times and the people of the regions. (Summary by Betty B)...
Against Jovinianus - Saint Jerome
Against Jovinianus - Saint Jerome
- Author: Saint Jerome
- Genre: Christianity - Other
Jovinianus, had published at Rome a treatise containing the following opinions: (1) "That a virgin is no better as such than a wife in the sight of God. (2) Abstinence is no better than a thankful partaking of food. (3) A person baptized with the...
The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary - Saint Jerome
The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary - Saint Jerome
- Author: Saint Jerome
- Genre: Christianity - Other
St. Jerome composed this essay against Helvidius, who stated that because the gospels mentioned Christ as having “sisters” and “brethren” the Virgin Mary must have had more children from Joseph her husband. In response Jerome asserts three...
Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Book of Tobit (Tobias) (Version 2) - Douay-Rheims Version
Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Book of Tobit (Tobias) (Version 2) - Douay-Rheims Version
- Author: Douay-Rheims Version
- Genre: Douay-Rheims Version
This book tells the story of Tobit (Tobias), an Israelite, living in Nineveh after the northern tribes of Israel had been deported to Assyria in 721 B.C. Tobit remains loyal to the worship of God at the temple in Jerusalem, and he is diligent in...
The Incredulity of Father Brown - G. K. Chesterton
The Incredulity of Father Brown - G. K. Chesterton
- Author: G. K. Chesterton
- Genre: Detective Fiction
Originality and humor characterize the plots of these clever detective stories. The mysteries are solved by the detective priest, Father Brown. His application of shrewd, common sense to the unraveling of a succession of strange crimes and...
Life and Death - Catherine BOOTH
Life and Death - Catherine BOOTH
- Author: Catherine BOOTH
- Genre: Christianity - Other
Catherine Booth worked hand-in-hand with her husband William Booth to establish a fledgling mission in London, that eventually grew into a global ministry, The Salvation Army. Here she delves into the Biblical and theological foundation of their...
The Case of the Lamp That Went Out - Augusta GRONER
The Case of the Lamp That Went Out - Augusta GRONER
- Author: Augusta GRONER
- Genre: Detective Fiction
"The Case of the Lamp That Went Out" is one of the earlier Joseph Muller stories by Austrian author, Auguste Groner, originally published in German in 1899. The English translation was published in 1910 in a collection of five detective stories in...
The Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 06 March 1896 - Various
The Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 06 March 1896 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Fantastic Fiction / Short Stories
The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine. This...
First Chapter Collection 008 - Various
First Chapter Collection 008 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: General Fiction / *Non-fiction
The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realize it isn't for you. In this, the 8th First Chapter Collection, we offer you old favorites, such as Pride and Prejudice and The Call of the...
The Radio Gunner - Alexander Forbes
The Radio Gunner - Alexander Forbes
- Author: Alexander Forbes
- Genre: War & Military Fiction
Originally published anonymously in 1924, this intriguing work of science fiction, categorized by Bleiler under 'imaginary wars and inventions' (the work anticipates a 'second world war' and the importance of communications technology, including the...
The New York Cake Book - Anonymous
The New York Cake Book - Anonymous
- Author: Anonymous
- Genre: Cooking
Starting with general instructions on making cakes we have "fifty recipes from a famous New York Chef." from Almond Cake to Strawberry Shortcake and recipes for cake icing. - Summary by Larry Wilson...
Expositions on the Book of Psalms Vol. 1 - Saint Augustine of Hippo
Expositions on the Book of Psalms Vol. 1 - Saint Augustine of Hippo
- Author: Saint Augustine of Hippo
- Genre: Christianity - Commentary
The Book of Psalms is commonly known as the Psalms or the Psalter, and is divided into five sections, each closing with a doxology. The title is derived from the Greek translation, ψαλμοί (psalmoi) meaning "instrumental music" and, by extension,...
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 039 - Various
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 039 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Horror & Supernatural Fiction
A collection of twenty stories featuring ghoulies, ghosties, long-legged beasties and things that go bump in the night. Expect shivers up your spine, the stench of human flesh, and the occasional touch of wonder. You may also feel more jumpy tonight...
Lady Connie - Mary Augusta Ward
Lady Connie - Mary Augusta Ward
- Author: Mary Augusta Ward
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Constance Bledlow is a beautiful monied 20 year old with the world at her feet. She arrives in Oxford to spend a few months with her impoverished uncle, a University reader, and his family. She conquers Oxford society and sets many hearts aflame,...
Short Science Fiction Collection 074 - Various
Short Science Fiction Collection 074 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy Fiction / Anthologies
Science fiction is a genre encompassing imaginative works that take place in this world or that of the author’s creation where anything is possible. The only rules are those set forth by the author. The speculative nature of the genre inspires...
The Witch-Wife - Henry Spicer
The Witch-Wife - Henry Spicer
- Author: Henry Spicer
- Genre: Comedy
Matthew Hopkins, a renowned witch-hunter, has his sights set on the quiet village near Pendell Manor. However Cecile Howard and her friends are determined to put an end to his superstitious nonsense, put an end to his reign of terror, and teach him...
The Book of Jubilees - Anonymous
The Book of Jubilees - Anonymous
- Author: Anonymous
- Genre: Other religions
The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called Lesser Genesis (Leptogenesis), is an ancient Jewish religious work of 50 chapters, considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as well as Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews), where it is known as the Book of...
Short Story Collection Vol. 094 - Various
Short Story Collection Vol. 094 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Short Stories
Here we give you Librivox Short Story Collection 94. Readers have chosen their own texts and, once again, we have a wide range of topics, from the mysterious to the quirky....
A Winter Evening - Alexander Pushkin
A Winter Evening - Alexander Pushkin
- Author: Alexander Pushkin
- Genre: Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of A Winter Evening by Alexander Pushkin, translated by Martha Dickinson Bianchi. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 13, 2022. ----- Pushkin is a well-known Russian author and poet....
The Complaint; or Night Thoughts - Edward Young
The Complaint; or Night Thoughts - Edward Young
- Author: Edward Young
- Genre: Poetry
A book-length poem, often associated with the Graveyard School of poetry, musing upon life and death. - Summary by Karen Joan Kohoutek...
The Norse King's Bridal - Eleanor Mary Smith-Dampier
The Norse King's Bridal - Eleanor Mary Smith-Dampier
- Author: Eleanor Mary Smith-Dampier
- Genre: Ballads
In these translations from the Danish the author attempted to adhere strictly to the metres of the original, however in some, where this was not possible, she developed her own interpretations....
Short Poetry Collection 203 - Various
Short Poetry Collection 203 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Poetry
This is a collection of 63 poems read in English by LibriVox volunteers for April 2020....
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 078 - Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 078 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Essays & Short Works
Twenty short nonfiction works, chosen by the readers. "That thing up there on the stand with the American flag on top is a machine gun, and those are bullets hitting the house. And that means your country is shooting at you." These are a mother's...
The Three Friends; A Story of Rugby in the Forties - Arthur Gray Butler
The Three Friends; A Story of Rugby in the Forties - Arthur Gray Butler
- Author: Arthur Gray Butler
- Genre: Published 1900 onward
This is a novel that describes the life of three friends while they are attending Rugby School. The work illustrates for the reader many of the boys' pranks, challenges, sorrows, and victories and, as well, gives a good sense of school life in the...
The Social Settlement Movement in Chicago - Josephine Hunt Raymond
The Social Settlement Movement in Chicago - Josephine Hunt Raymond
- Author: Josephine Hunt Raymond
- Genre: Social Science (Culture & Anthropology)
This is Ms. Raymond's thesis submitted for the awarding of her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin (Madison.) Raymond clearly knows her subject well and describes the aims and practices of the various social settlements established in...
