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Australia Felix
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Henry Handel Richardson
The story of Richard Mahony, a doctor trained in Edinburgh who comes to Ballarat in the gold rush of the 1850s. At first he runs a shop but …
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 04)
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
This chapter is a bit of a mixture. It begins with the death of Charles II and then goes on to James II. Judge Jeffries then makes an appear…
The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh (Version 2)
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Margaret Duncan Kelly
The story of Sir Walter Raleigh from his boyhood days to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry into the court of Queen Elizabeth.…
Our Island Story, Part 1
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
Our Island Story was first published in 1905 and became an instant classic. Beginning with the Romans and following the triumphs and foibles…
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 23)
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
This is volume 5 chapter 23 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) and published after his death. To quote from the …
A History of Our Own Times From the Accession of Queen Victoria to the General …
Read by Pamela Nagami
Justin Mccarthy
An engaging history of Great Britain in the heyday of Queen Victoria and of her empire by the liberal Irish Member of Parliament, Justin McC…
Great Englishwomen
Read by Laura Caldwell
M. B. Synge
Great Englishwomen is a collection of biographies of some of the greatest women in England's history. Women who were leaders of their countr…
Barnaby Rudge (version 3)
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Charles Dickens
The Protestant Sir John Chester and the Catholic Geoffrey Haredale have been feuding for years. In "Romeo and Juliet" fashion, Che…
Our Island Story, Part 2
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
Our Island Story was first published in 1905 and became an instant classic. Beginning with the Romans and following the triumphs and foibles…
Secrets of Crewe House: the story of a famous campaign
Read by Patrick McHaffie
Campbell Stuart
Campbell Stuart, a Canadian, was involved in British efforts of propaganda during the two World Wars. His most active work was done during t…
Six lectures on literature
Read by Phil Benson
Charles Harold Herford
C. H. Herford was Professor of English Literature at the Victoria University of Manchester in era when public lectures were published in pam…
Autobiography
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John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873), British philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was an influe…
Colonel Greatheart
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H. C. Bailey
This is a story of the English Civil War where a witching woman conquerors hearts and marks.
The Gentle Persuasion
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Alan Gray
Twelve stories from the author's life in Scotland, by Robert Cuthbert Johnstone, writing as Alan Gray. For more information on the author se…
Lord Kitchener
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G. K. Chesterton
“The paradox of all this part of his life lies in this--that, destined as he was to be the greatest enemy of Mahomedanism, he was quite exce…
The Cabinet Minister
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Arthur Wing Pinero
Mr. Pinero holds that farce should treat of probable people placed in possible circumstances, but regarded from a point of view which exagge…
The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1
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Robert Henry Newell
These are a collection of humorous "letters" written by a fictional character to a relation in the north during the Civil War. The…
Barnaby Rudge (version 2)
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Charles Dickens
One of the two Historical novels Charles Dickens wrote, Barnaby Rudge is set around the ‘Gordon’ riots in London in 1780. The story begins i…
J. M. Synge and the Ireland of His Time
Read by Kyle James Maclean
William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats recounts his experiences with friend and colleague, John Millington Synge. - Summary by Kyle James Maclean
Criminal Manchester: Experiences of a Special Correspondent
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William James Mcglothlin
Follow the Manchester Evening News 'special correspondent' and his guide - recently back from a 'seven stretch' - as they take you on a tour…