Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 016


Leído por LibriVox Volunteers

(4.5 estrellas; 9 reseñas)

A collection of short nonfiction works in the public domain. The selections included in this collection were independently chosen by the readers, and the topics encompass history, science, literature, sports, education, humor, philosophy, nature and religion. (summary by J. M. Smallheer)

Capítulos

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Are Atheists Wicked? 11:46 Leído por Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)
Assassination of President McKinley, The from "The Complete Life of William McKinley 21:00 Leído por Gerald Hawkins
The Books of Chilan Balam, the Prophetic and Historic Records of the Mayas of Yu 27:16 Leído por Bellona Times
Equal Opportunity in Education 18:30 Leído por Nullifidian
Extracts from the report on the sinking of the 'Titanic' 29:35 Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017)
The Gale 21:57 Leído por Bill Mosley
How the Memory may be Improved from Mind, matter and motion; with directions for good health in old age 20:13 Leído por Ruth Golding
Interview with Frederick Russell Burnham about Colonel Baden-Powell 5:11 Leído por Bill Mosley
Mosquitoes from "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" 7:41 Leído por Bellona Times
On the Unequal Sensibility of the Foramen Centrale to Light of different Colours 2:37 Leído por Availle
Poems in 'Alice in Wonderland', The Published in The Bookman, vol. 18, Sept. 1903 14:22 Leído por Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Remarks on the Antiquity of Pugilism from "Boxiana or Sketches of Modern Pugilism" 45:28 Leído por Utek
Silly Novels by Lady Novelists 1:04:46 Leído por Julie VW
Telegrams from "Business Hints for Men and Women" 6:54 Leído por Bellona Times
Voltaire 33:33 Leído por Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)

Reseñas

The Sinking of the 'Titanic'


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Five-stars for <i>The Sinking of the 'Titanic'</i> by The (London) 'Times', read by Andy Minter. I did not listen to the rest. Fascinating first-person accounts, just days after the sinking as the survivors arrived in NY. Minter's reading is somehow perfect for the times, it feels fresh and immediate, the horror of the disaster unfolding in stoic motion. Highly recommended.

something for everyone (and then some)


(5 estrellas)

Typically potpourri collection from the fine volunteers at LibriVox. As previously reviewed, particularly not to be missed is "The Sinking of the 'Titanic'" read by Andy Minter.