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  • History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 25)-Thomas Babington Macaulay

    History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 25)-Thomas Babington Macaulay
    2026/09/06
    "History of England, from the Accession of James II" by Thomas Babington Macaulay presents a detailed exploration of England's political landscape during a pivotal era. Through meticulous analysis, Macaulay captures the complexities of governance, power struggles, and the evolving nature of society following James II's accession. This work remains relevant today as it delves into themes of authority, rebellion, and the quest for liberty—issues that resonate within contemporary discussions about governance and civil rights. Macaulay's insightful narrative not only enriches our understanding of historical events but also invites listeners to reflect on the enduring impact of these themes in our modern world.
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    3 時間 8 分
  • With Fire and Sword (Byers)-Samuel H. M. Byers

    With Fire and Sword (Byers)-Samuel H. M. Byers
    2026/09/05
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    4 時間 42 分
  • John Donne's Satires-John Donne

    John Donne's Satires-John Donne
    2026/09/04
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    1 時間 23 分
  • Bundle of Letters from over the Sea-Louise B. Robinson

    Bundle of Letters from over the Sea-Louise B. Robinson
    2026/09/03
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    6 時間 1 分
  • Robert Browning 200th Anniversary Collection-Robert Browning

    Robert Browning 200th Anniversary Collection-Robert Browning
    2026/09/02
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    2 時間 33 分
  • Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. Vol. II-Berthold Auerbach

    Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. Vol. II-Berthold Auerbach
    2026/09/01
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    5 時間 50 分
  • Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark-Mary Wollstonecraft

    Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark-Mary Wollstonecraft
    2026/08/31
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    5 時間 48 分
  • Pirates of Panama-Alexandre Exquemelin

    Pirates of Panama-Alexandre Exquemelin
    2026/08/30
    In considering the question of publishing these letters, which are all that ever passed between my father and mother, for after their marriage they were never separated, it seemed to me that my only alternatives were to allow them to be published or to destroy them. I might, indeed, have left the matter to the decision of others after my death, but that would be evading a responsibility which I feel that I ought to accept. "Ever since my mother's death these letters were kept by my father in a certain inlaid box, into which they exactly fitted, and where they have always rested, letter beside letter, each in its consecutive order and numbered on the envelope by his own hand. "My father destroyed all the rest of his correspondence, and not long before his death he said, referring to these letters: 'There they are, do with them as you please when I am dead and gone!'" (Summary by icyjumbo, excerpted from the Preface of the book.) This project is incomplete because, tragically, icyjumbo passed away during its production. Rather than recruiting a new reader, we are offering the files that were completed.
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    6 時間 21 分