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The recollections of a British infantryman who served in the British army during the Napoleonic Wars. (Summary by Graham Keeling)

Explore the remarkable journey of Pocahontas, a figure who bridged the gap between Native American tribes and English settlers in the 17th century. Authored by Charles Dudley Warner, this biography paints a vivid picture of Pocahontas's early life, her compassion, and her pivotal role in history. Witness her fateful encounter with Captain John Smith, which forever changed the course of her life and the lives of those around her. Discover the complexities of her marriage to John Rolfe, her conversion to Christianity, and her eventual journey to England, where she navigated a new world far ...

This collection is a mix of poems from several authors, all of which talk about health and disease from both the patient and the doctor's perspectives. - Summary by Maryam Arabi

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 5 includes Splanchnology and Surface Anatomy and Markings. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Willkommen bei Wolken im Kopf - irgendwo zwischen Chaos, Heilung und Happy Ends. Mein Name ist Sarah Stankewitz, ich bin Vollzeitautorin von Liebesromanen und dieser Podcast ist für alle, die auch manchmal zu viel fühlen. Hier geht es um Selbstliebe und mentale Gesundheit - das alles gespickt mit einem Blick hinter die Kulissen einer Vollzeitautorin. Also schnapp dir dein Feel-Good-Getränk und tauch mit mir in meine Gedankenwolken ab.

Memoirs written by Napoleon's private secretary, "a work based on years of intimate friendship and professional association." - Summary by Gillian Hendrie and Wikipedia

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Lady Hester Stanhope was a woman ahead of her time. She traveled alone, lived among "savages" and was comfortable dressing in man's attire. Following her Memoirs, her physician published her "Travels", after her death, to continue her amazing story. - Summary by LynneT

Thomas Hardy wrote these poems in response to the death of his first wife. They are considered to be among his finest work. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

This is an autobiography by Michigan Governor Chase Osborn. Osborn was born in 1860 in a log house in Huntington County, Indiana and later attended Purdue University, without graduating. He briefly worked at the Chicago Tribune and a newspaper in Milwaukee before marrying in 1881. He and his bride moved to Florence, on the northern border of Wisconsin, to run a local newspaper and prospect for iron. In Florence he used his newspaper to organize opposition to the criminals who controlled the town, at great risk to his life. Later in the 1880s he moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and again ...

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In 'Lark' E. Nesbit weaves a captivating tale that resonates with young hearts and minds. Follow Jane and Lucilla, two spirited girls facing unexpected twists in their lives. When Jane's guardian raises their hopes for a bright future, a sudden financial setback forces them to confront reality. With courage and creativity, they embark on a quest to earn their own livings. This delightful story captures their adventures, challenges, and the bonds that strengthen their friendship. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, they meet two intriguing men who change their destinies. Perfect for ...

Samuel Pepys was the first Secretary to the Admiralty during the reign of Charles II, instrumental in developing the Royal Navy and witness to some of the most significant events of the Restoration period, including the Great Fire of London. His famous diary, which covers a period of some ten years, throws a frank and intimate light on a fascinating period, through the lens of a vigorous, intelligent and refreshingly candid and extrovert personality. This volume covers the second year of the diary. (Summary by Nicole Lee)

Excerpt which contains the opinions and biographical accounts from the author: "A short time ago, idling through a collection of early-day photographs, I came across two that vividly recalled the closing scenes in that bloody frontier drama in which the Apache was the chief actor. For many years the relentless foe of the pioneer, wary, tireless, cowardly and treacherous, he was the very incarnation of fiendishness, if possible, more pronounced in the squaw than in the man. Never meeting you in the open, always in ambush, concealed behind the big granite boulder, the point of a hill or a clump ...

Poems of the Past and the Present is the second collection of poems by Thomas Hardy published in 1901. It is divided into 5 sections, War Poems, Poems of Pilgrimage, Miscellaneous Poems, Imitations and Retrospect. The first poem is a tribute to Queen Victoria written in the week of her death. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

Samuel Pepys was the first Secretary to the Admiralty during the reign of Charles II, instrumental in developing the Royal Navy and witness to some of the most significant events of the Restoration period, including the Great Fire of London. His famous diary, which covers a period of some ten years, throws a frank and intimate light on a fascinating period, through the lens of a vigorous, intelligent and refreshingly candid and extrovert personality. This volume covers the first year of the diary. - Summary by Nicole Lee

This third edition of the bestselling textbook has been fully revised, continuing to provide a concise introduction to the key concepts of semiotics in accessible and jargon-free language. Demystifying what is a complex, highly interdisciplinary field, key questions covered include: What are...