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    Nostalgia Radio’s Detective Favorites, Vol. 1

    by CBS Radio, CBS Radio ...
    Narrated by Jack Webb, a full cast, Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, Alan Ladd, Dick Powell, Basil Rathbone, William Gargan ...
    Series series The Classic Radio Collection

    Unabridged

    7 hours 32 min

    Enjoy sixteen of the greatest detective programs from radio’s golden age and the Hollywood celebrities that starred in them.Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, western, sci-fi, drama, and detective shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained ... Read more

    $16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Jeff Regan, Investigator, Vol. 1

    by Hollywood 360, Hollywood 360 ...
    Narrated by Jack Webb, Frank Graham, a full cast ...
    Series series The Classic Radio Collection

    Unabridged

    5 hours 55 min

    Jeff Regan, Investigator came to CBS Radio on July 10, 1948, with Jeff Regan as a tough private eye working for a detective agency run by Anthony J. Lyon. Regan introduced himself on each show with “I get ten a day and expenses. They call me the Lyon’s Eye.”Lyon, portrayed by Wilms Herbert, ran the International Detective Bureau, a small private investigations firm in downtown Los Angeles, with ... Read more

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  • The Garies and Their Friends

    by Frank J. Webb ...
    First published in London in 1857, Frank J. Webb’s "The Garies and Their Friends" is among the earliest novels written by an African American. Although it is not strictly a historical novel, "The Garies and Their Friends" reflects the deteriorating conditions of the free black community in Philadelphia during Webb’s childhood and early adulthood, in particular, the 1838 disenfranchisement of black ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Greatest Fairytales Of All Time

    Five Children and It, Peter Pan, The Princess and the Goblin, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection, Alice in Wonderland…

    by Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Andrew Lang, Maurice Maeterlinck, Johnny Gruelle, John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Georgette Leblanc, Carl Sandburg, Evelyn Sharp, Marion St. John Webb, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, R. Nisbet Bain, Hans Christian Andersen, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Brothers Grimm, W. R. S. Ralston ...
    In 'The Greatest Fairytales Of All Time,' readers are invited to traverse an enchanting tapestry of literary splendor woven by some of the greatest minds of the fantasy genre. This anthology captures the essence of timeless storytelling, spinning a rich array of tales that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. From the whimsical landscapes conjured by the likes of Lewis Carroll and Hans ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume

    1400+ Novels, Stories, Tales of Magic, Adventure, Fairytales & Legends

    by Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Johanna Spyri, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Louisa May Alcott, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Andrew Lang, John Meade Falkner, Jonathan Swift, Maurice Maeterlinck, Daniel Defoe, Johnny Gruelle, Aesop, Hugh Lofting, Emerson Hough, George Haven Putnam, Anna Sewell, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, John Ruskin, Kenneth Grahame, Eva March Tappan, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Susan Coolidge, Carlo Collodi, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Georgette Leblanc, Jennie Hall, Carl Sandburg, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Evelyn Sharp, Gertrude Chandler Warner, Marion St. John Webb, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, E. Nesbit, E. T. A. Hoffmann, E. Boyd Smith, Hans Christian Andersen, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Vishnu Sharma, Margery Williams, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Dorothy Canfield, Howard R. Garis, Brothers Grimm, Thornton Burgess, R. L. Stevenson, Miguel Cervantes ...
    The anthology "The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume" captures the essence of classic storytelling, spanning whimsical fantasies, timeless fables, and profound moral tales. This collection presents a rich tapestry of styles, from the adventurous epics and moral allegories to delightful fairy tales and heartwarming narratives. Within its pages, readers encounter heroic quests, enchanting ... Read more

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  • African American Literature on Racial Injustice – 3 Classic Race-Conscious Novels

    Enriched edition. The Garies and Their Friends, Imperium in Imperio, The Marrow of Tradition

    by Frank J. Webb, Sutton E. Griggs, Charles W. Chesnutt, Madeline Woods ...
    African American Literature on Racial Injustice – 3 Classic Race-Conscious Novels delves into the profound themes of racial identity, social justice, and the African American experience through a compilation of novels that span the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This anthology presents a compelling exploration of diverse literary styles, from the potent realism of urban life to the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Garies and Their Friends

    by Frank J. Webb ...
    This novel focuses on the lives of two mixed-race families, the Garies and the Garretsons, residing in Philadelphia. The narrative explores themes of racial discrimination, social status, and identity within the context of mid-19th-century America. Webb addresses the challenges faced by mixed-race individuals and families in a society marked by racial prejudices and explores the complexities of ... Read more

    $0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Garies and Their Friends

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Frank J. Webb ...
    Frank J. Webb's The Garies and Their Friends opens with a piercing portrait of Black ambition, respectability, and vulnerability in a racist America. In Philadelphia, the prosperous Garie household—refined, educated, and built on the hard-won freedom of Emily and Mr. Garie—stands as a challenge to the world's assumptions about race, class, and belonging. Around their tea table and in neighboring ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Four Seasons of Archie: Summer Stories

    by Frank Doyle, Kathleen Webb ...
    Series series Archie
    There’s nothing more timeless than friendship, summer sun, and hilarious hijinx in the next seasonal collection celebrating eight decades of Archie Comics’ artistry and antics with the Riverdale gang! It’s time to head back to the beach as Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and, heck, even Hot Dog, chronicle their very own ode to the joys of never-ending summer! Boardwalks and county fairs! Camping ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • From Chains to Legacy – 3 Classic African American Novels

    Enriched edition. Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States, The Garies and Their Friends, Iola Leroy; Or Shadows Uplifted

    by William Wells Brown, Frank J. Webb, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Madeline Woods ...
    From Chains to Legacy – 3 Classic African American Novels is a profound exploration of African American narratives from the 19th century, capturing the transition from the shackles of enslavement to the forging of a distinct cultural legacy. This anthology marries historical context with a variety of literary styles, ranging from intense, vivid storytelling to poignant, reflective prose. The ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Garies and Their Friends

    Enriched edition. Race, Identity, and Society: A Tale of 19th Century Philadelphia

    by Frank J. Webb, Connor Ashford ...
    In "The Garies and Their Friends," Frank J. Webb delivers a poignant narrative that paints a vivid picture of the complexities facing free African Americans in the mid-19th century. Set in Philadelphia, the novel expertly weaves themes of racial identity, social class, and the quest for self-determination through the lives of the Garies, a free black family, and their diverse circle of friends. ... Read more

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  • The Garies And Their Friends

    by Frank J. Webb ...
    "The Garies and Their Friends" by way of Frank J. Webb is a groundbreaking novel that turned into posted in 1857, making it one of the earliest novels written with the aid of an African American. The author, Frank J. Webb, turned into an African American abolitionist and intellectual. This novel is sizable for its portrayal of the lives of free African Americans within the pre-Civil War United ... Read more

    $0.99 USD