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Rhyme A Dozen, A - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Churchyards

12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic

by Thomas Gray, Alexander Anderson, Thomas Dermody, Jane Timbury, George Gordon Byron, Percy Bsysshe Shelley, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, George Townsend, James Thomson, Radclyffe Hall, John Kenyon, George Herbert ...

Narrated by Sean Barrett, Gideon Wagner, Jake Urry ...

Unabridged

44 min

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme A ... Read more

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‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme A
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The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times

Enriched edition. Uncovering the Shadows of 19th Century Crime and Injustice

by George Alfred Townsend, Logan Mills ...

In 'The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times,' George Alfred Townsend crafts a captivating historical narrative that delves into the complex dynamics of 19th-century American society, focusing particularly on the notorious figure of Patty Cannon, a woman embroiled in the dark underbelly of human trafficking and crime. Townsend employs a vivid, immersive style marked by rich descriptions and a ... Read more

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In 'The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times,' George Alfred Townsend crafts a captivating historical narrative that delves into the complex dynamics of 19th-century American society, focusing particularly on the notorious figure of Patty Cannon, a woman embroiled in the dark underbelly of human trafficking and crime. Townsend employs a vivid, immersive style marked by rich descriptions and a
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The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth

Enriched edition. The Untold Story of America's Most Notorious Assassination

by George Alfred Townsend, Caleb Ford ...

In "The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth," George Alfred Townsend presents a compelling narrative that intertwines biographical detail, political commentary, and sensational journalism. Written in the wake of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, the book employs a vivid prose style that captivates the reader while situating Booth within the turbulent context of the ... Read more

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In "The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth," George Alfred Townsend presents a compelling narrative that intertwines biographical detail, political commentary, and sensational journalism. Written in the wake of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, the book employs a vivid prose style that captivates the reader while situating Booth within the turbulent context of the
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Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth, The

by George Alfred Townsend ...

Narrated by Marcus Locke ...

Unabridged

4 hours 21 min

On the night of April 14, 1865, the nation reeled in horror as President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by the famed actor John Wilkes Booth. In this gripping 19th-century account, journalist George Alfred Townsend delivers a detailed and chilling narrative of Booth’s descent into infamy, the conspiracy that rocked the nation, and the relentless manhunt that followed.Townsend ... Read more

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On the night of April 14, 1865, the nation reeled in horror as President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by the famed actor John Wilkes Booth. In this gripping 19th-century account, journalist George Alfred Townsend delivers a detailed and chilling narrative of Booth’s descent into infamy, the conspiracy that rocked the nation, and the relentless manhunt that followed.Townsend
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Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories

Exploring Victorian and Edwardian Humor and Satire through After-Dinner Tales

by Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, L. Raven-Hill, A. S. Boyd, George du Maurier, F. H. Townsend, J. Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver, Lewis Baumer, Tom Wilkinson, G. D. Armour ...

Engaging, whimsical, and culturally reflective, *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* enchants readers with its vibrant array of comedic illustrations and narratives. This anthology, a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, features a collection of satirical pieces that explore themes of social mores, political nuances, and human folly. These stories are imbued with humor of various shades ... Read more

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Engaging, whimsical, and culturally reflective, *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* enchants readers with its vibrant array of comedic illustrations and narratives. This anthology, a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, features a collection of satirical pieces that explore themes of social mores, political nuances, and human folly. These stories are imbued with humor of various shades
... Read more
Civil War Amy Life

by Leander Stillwell, George Alfred Townsend, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner ...

Series Book 7 - Civil war
This volume, the seventh in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, provides a view of the ugly side of a war, where more people were victims of disease than of direct combat wounds.Included are complete works by Leander Stillwell, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, George Alfred Townsend, Matthew Brady, and Alexander Gardner showing the perspectives of generals, as well as those of ordinary combatants ... Read more

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This volume, the seventh in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, provides a view of the ugly side of a war, where more people were victims of disease than of direct combat wounds.Included are complete works by Leander Stillwell, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, George Alfred Townsend, Matthew Brady, and Alexander Gardner showing the perspectives of generals, as well as those of ordinary combatants
... Read more
The Life Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth

by George Alfred Townsend ...

The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth by George Alfred Townsend is a detailed account of the infamous assassin who killed President Abraham Lincoln. Published shortly after Booth's assassination, the book provides a compelling narrative of Booth's life, his motivations for the crime, and the dramatic events surrounding Lincoln's murder. Townsend, a journalist and eyewitness to the ... Read more

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The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth by George Alfred Townsend is a detailed account of the infamous assassin who killed President Abraham Lincoln. Published shortly after Booth's assassination, the book provides a compelling narrative of Booth's life, his motivations for the crime, and the dramatic events surrounding Lincoln's murder. Townsend, a journalist and eyewitness to the
... Read more
Historic Sketches At Washington

by George Alfred Townsend ...

The purpose of this book, which was originally published at the beginning of the 20th century, was to make Washington visible to voters, so that they could be guided in criticism upon abuses such as have been related. The course of the chapters is purposely made discursive so that the mind can be carried through a variety of scenes without flagging. ... Read more

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The purpose of this book, which was originally published at the beginning of the 20th century, was to make Washington visible to voters, so that they could be guided in criticism upon abuses such as have been related. The course of the chapters is purposely made discursive so that the mind can be carried through a variety of scenes without flagging.
... Read more
Lincoln and Davis

by Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, George Alfred Townsend ...

Series Book 1 - Civil War
This volume, the first in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, contains important insights on the thoughts and actions of the two Presidents who opposed one another in the greatest war ever fought on American soil: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. This volume contains Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and papers in the period from 1854 to 1865, an account of the crime and punishment of his ... Read more

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This volume, the first in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, contains important insights on the thoughts and actions of the two Presidents who opposed one another in the greatest war ever fought on American soil: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. This volume contains Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and papers in the period from 1854 to 1865, an account of the crime and punishment of his
... Read more
Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War

A unique perspective on war—following a non-combatant’s journeys, observations, and adventures across wartime Europe.

by George Alfred Townsend ...

Step into the unique perspective of wartime observation with George Alfred Townsend in Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War, an audiobook that chronicles the experiences, insights, and adventures of a civilian navigating the realities of war. Townsend’s narrative offers listeners a vivid view of military campaigns, political landscapes, and cultural encounters, all ... Read more

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Step into the unique perspective of wartime observation with George Alfred Townsend in Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War, an audiobook that chronicles the experiences, insights, and adventures of a civilian navigating the realities of war. Townsend’s narrative offers listeners a vivid view of military campaigns, political landscapes, and cultural encounters, all
... Read more
Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War

A Non-Combatant's Novel Journey Through Civil War Realities

by George Alfred Townsend ...

In "Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War," George Alfred Townsend presents a unique literary narrative that transcends conventional war literature. Blending personal memoir with acute social commentary, Townsend chronicles his experiences during the American Civil War, articulating his observations as a non-combatant while traveling abroad. The prose is characterized ... Read more

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In "Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War," George Alfred Townsend presents a unique literary narrative that transcends conventional war literature. Blending personal memoir with acute social commentary, Townsend chronicles his experiences during the American Civil War, articulating his observations as a non-combatant while traveling abroad. The prose is characterized
... Read more
Aesop's Fables

by Aesop, George Fyler Townsend ...

The fables of Aesop have become one of the most enduring traditions of European culture, ever since they were first written down nearly two millennia ago. Aesop was reputedly a tongue-tied slave who miraculously received the power of speech; from his legendary storytelling came the collections of prose and verse fables scattered throughout Greek and Roman literature. First published in English by ... Read more

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The fables of Aesop have become one of the most enduring traditions of European culture, ever since they were first written down nearly two millennia ago. Aesop was reputedly a tongue-tied slave who miraculously received the power of speech; from his legendary storytelling came the collections of prose and verse fables scattered throughout Greek and Roman literature. First published in English by
... Read more

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Rhyme A Dozen, A - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Churchyards

The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times

The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth

Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth, The

Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories

Civil War Amy Life

The Life Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth

Historic Sketches At Washington

Lincoln and Davis

Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War

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