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  • Audiobook

    Her Dark Materials - Volume 4

    Mary E Penn to Virginia Woolf

    Unabridged

    12 hours 14 min

    In these more welcome days of equality between the sexes we usually forget that the often cited ‘Gentler Sex’ can have dark and disturbing trains of thought that are more than the equal of their male brethren. Indeed, they can manipulate words in a matter of lines from comforting and loving to dark, foreboding and utterly terrifying. These femme fatales really do create stories that leech vile ... Read more

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  • Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale

    Other People's Business: The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale by Harriet L. Smith ... Read more

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  • Peggy Raymond's Way; Or, Blossom Time at Friendly Terrace

    The story follows Peggy Raymond, a spirited and determined young girl who embarks on various adventures and personal challenges at Friendly Terrace. The novel explores themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery as Peggy navigates the ups and downs of her life.Set in a charming community, the narrative depicts Peggy's interactions with her friends and family, her involvement in local events, ... Read more

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  • Agatha's Aunt

    The story revolves around a young girl named Agatha and her interactions with her aunt. Given the time period in which it was written, the novel likely explores themes of family dynamics, social expectations, and personal growth. Agatha's Aunt may play a significant role in Agatha's life, possibly acting as a mentor, caregiver, or influential figure who helps shape her character and worldview.As ... Read more

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  • The Greatest World Classics Retold for Children

    Odysseus, Arabian Nights Entertainments, Viking Tales, King Arthur, Don Quixote, Gulliver's Travels…

    'The Greatest World Classics Retold for Children' is a captivating anthology that introduces young readers to the timeless narratives that have shaped literary history. This collection masterfully adapts the monumental works of renowned authors from Homer's epic poetry to Charles Dickens' poignant social commentaries into accessible retellings. Each piece is carefully crafted to maintain the ... Read more

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  • Other People's Business: The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale

    Love, Society, and Secrets in 19th Century England

    In "Other People's Business: The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale," Harriet L. Smith intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of societal expectations and personal ambition within the romantic journeys of its protagonist, Miss Dale. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, the book employs a rich, lyrical prose that skillfully juxtaposes Miss Dale'Äôs pragmatic ... Read more

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  • Peggy Raymond's Vacation; Or, Friendly Terrace Transplanted

    A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Community in a Small Town

    In "Peggy Raymond's Vacation; Or, Friendly Terrace Transplanted," Harriet L. Smith crafts a delightful narrative that explores themes of friendship, adventure, and personal growth through the lens of youthful exuberance. Set against the backdrop of idyllic summer escapades, the novel is rendered with a whimsical writing style that juxtaposes playful dialogue with vivid descriptions of the natural ... Read more

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  • Peggy Raymond's Way; Or, Blossom Time at Friendly Terrace

    Enriched edition. Navigating adolescence, friendship, and family in a charming small town

    In "Peggy Raymond's Way; Or, Blossom Time at Friendly Terrace," Harriet L. Smith crafts a rich tapestry of mid-20th-century American life as experienced through the eyes of young Peggy Raymond. The novel unfolds in a quaint community where personal growth, friendship, and familial bonds are intricately woven into the narrative. Smith employs a lyrical prose style, punctuated by vivid imagery and a ... Read more

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  • Nineteenth-Century Communications: A Documentary History, 1780–1918

    Volume II: Invention, Innovation, Transformation

    This volume foregrounds the close, and mutually informing, relationships between mediated communication and technological innovation during the nineteenth century. It draws attention to the fact that communication was a driver of innovation, but also considers how communication practices adapted to new media and technologies. The following themes and subjects are covered:The development of the ... Read more

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  • Nineteenth-Century Communications: A Documentary History, 1780–1918

    Volume I: Reforming the Mails

    This volume focuses on the development of mail services between ca. 1780 and 1860. It takes as its starting point John Palmer’s proposal to reform the mail coach system in the 1780s. As part of this volume, the following themes and subjects are covered:Mail services prior to the introduction of the penny post, including the rise and fall of the mail coach; correspondence and surveillance during ... Read more

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  • Nineteenth-Century Communications: A Documentary History, 1780–1918

    Volume III: Cultures of Communication

    This volume illuminates some of the manifold ways in which Britain’s communication infrastructure affected everyday life in nineteenth-century Britain. Accordingly, it highlights socio-economic, cultural, and material repercussions of selected aspects of mediated communication. It covers:The rise and role of the communication worker and the Post Office’s status as Britain’s largest employer as ... Read more

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    Policy and Passion (Unabridged)

    Unabridged

    14 hours 21 min

    In the captivating pages of "Policy and Passion," Rosa Campbell Praed weaves a tale of forbidden love and political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the novel follows the forbidden romance between Lady Caroline Lascelles, a brilliant and ambitious politician, and Lord Henry Lennox, a charming and enigmatic aristocrat. As their passion intensifies, they must navigate the ... Read more

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