"The Oregon Trail" by Francis Parkman still stands as a classic of American literature and of a rapidly vanishing past. Parkman lived the Oregon Trail, slept it, ate it, marveled at it, and wrote an excellent memoir that leaves one with the feel of sand in your boots and the smell of buffalo roasting on the fire. In 1846, Parkman left his comfortable Boston home to embark on a strenuous overland journey to the untamed West. This timeless account of Parkman's travels and travails provides an expressive portrait of the rough frontiersmen, immigrants, and Native Americans he encounters, set against the splendor of the unspoiled wilderness. "The Oregon Trail" is a wonderfully descriptive first person account of overland travel in the rugged west and the life of the Indian (as viewed by an outsider). The strength of Parkman's book is in the details. Parkman had a keen eye whether it is turned towards imposing landscapes, Indian village life and travel, or buffalo hunting. This book has a gritty feel that paints the grandeur of western vistas as well as the hard reality of subsistence life (both Indian and white traveler) lived outdoors in a frequently unforgiving land. The descriptive power of "The Oregon Trail," as well as the fascinating telling of life among the Indians and on the plains makes this well worth the time. Parkman's brilliance lies in the fact that he was no "arm chair" historian. He personally visited nearly every town, battlefield, and waterway he wrote about. While Parkman's patrician air and unabashed racism sometimes jolt the modern reader, "The Oregon Trail" remains a colorful classic by one of the 19th century's most prominent narrative historians.

The Oregon Trail

Jr., Francis Parkman

IDB Productions

Deadwood Dick is a fictional character who appears in a series of stories, or "dime novels", published between 1877 and 1897 by Edward Lytton Wheeler. The name became so widely known in its time that it was used to advantage by several men who actually resided in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Deadwood Dick's Doom; or, Calamity Jane's Last Adventure

Edward L. WHEELER (1855 - 1885)

...[They were tried] by a court empanelled from among the noble families, and sworn upon the sacrifices. The part of accuser was taken by Myron. They were found guilty of the sacrilege, and their bodies were cast out of their graves and their race banished for evermore. In view of this expiation, Epimenides the Cretan performed a purification of the city.

Aristotle's Masterpiece

PSEUDO-ARISTOTLE ( - )

The novel opens with the death of Mr. Henry Dashwood, whose estate by law is left to the son of his first wife, John Dashwood. His current wife and three daughters, Elinor, Marianne, and Lucy, are forced to turn their home over to John and his awful wife. As they search for a new residence, they endure an uncomfortable cohabitation with John and his wife. The mood in the house changes when John's brotherinlaw, Edward Ferrars, comes for an extended visit. Edward cheers up the young and bereft Lucy and forms an intimate bond with Elinor, the oldest, most sensible daughter. However, Edward is the heir to his family's fortune and Elinor realizes that she, a woman of no wealth, could never be a true object of Edward's affection. Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters are invited to live with generous relatives, who provide them with a snug cottage. During a walk, Marianne, the impetuous and passionate sister, falls and hurts her ankle. She is rescued by the handsome and equally passionate John Willoughby, and they begin a public flirtation that causes more than one raised eyebrow. Marianne finds herself headoverheels in love while Elinor pines for Edward Ferrars. Then, Willoughy suddenly leaves for London, and Marianne is heartbroken. When Elinor and Marianne are invited to England with relatives, they are both hopeful their respective paths will once again cross with both Edward and Willoughby. Will the sensible and serious Elinor reveal her true feelings for Edward? Will the passionate Marianne reign in her enthusiastic infatuation? As always, Austen offers a sharp critique of stringent and inequitable English culture while giving us a truly memorable narrative. Title: Sense and Sensibility Author: Jane Austen ISBN: 9781775420101 Version: Unabridged Language: English Reader: Various Format: MP3 Audio CD Tracks / Chapters: 50 Chapters Total running time: 11:50:47

Sense and Sensibility

Literature & Fiction

Jane, Austen

Classics

The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter combines three popular collections of stories: Giant Treasury of Peter Rabbit, Giant Treasury of Beatrix Potter and Further Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends. This collection contains nineteen of Potter's charming stories to be listened to and enjoyed again and again The treasury starts out with the infamous Peter Rabbit, who trespasses in Mr McGregor's garden and gets his pants caught in the fence on the way out. For years, children have felt a stab of sympathy as Peter, punished by his mama, watches his brothers and sisters enjoy dinner without him. Children are also delighted by Two Bad Mice, naughty mice who wreak havoc in poor Jane's room. Other classic Potter characters make their appearance in the treasury as well, including Benjamin Bunny, Mr Jeremy Fisher, Jemima PuddleDuck, and Mrs Tittlemouse Beatrix Potter was an ecologist, a governess, and a lover of animals, and her enchanting stories have captivated children since their conceptions in the early 20th century. Many a parent has introduced their child to the wonder of books through the enthralling works of Beatrix Potter Included Stories • Peter Rabbit • The tailor of Gloucester • Squirrel Nutkin • Benjamin Bunny • The tale two bad mice • Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle • The pie and the patty-pan • Mr. Jeremy Fisher • Fierce bad rabbit • Miss Moppet • Tom Kitten • Jemima Puddle-Duck • The roly-poly pudding • Flopsy bunnies • Mrs. Tittlemouse • Timmy Tiptoes • Mr. Tod • Pigling Bland • Ginger and Pickles Version: Unabridged Language: English Reader: Various Format: MP3 Audio CD Tracks / Chapters: 19 Total running time: 03:07:23

Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter

Beatrix. Potter

Children's Books

The Eye of Osiris

R. Austin Freeman

Contemporary

The City of God by Saint Augustine of Hippo (as translated by Marcus Dods)The City of God, written by Saint Augustine of Hippo in the 5th century, is a book that expounds upon Christian philosophy after the sack of Rome in 410 BC. After a stunning defeat by the Visigoths, Rome was left in a state of utter shock; the Roman empire had not taken a fall in over 800 years. Augustine wrote The City of God as a consolation piece and as inspiration for his countrymen. He asserted that though Rome had fallen, Christianity would ultimately be triumphant and the heavenly New Jerusalem would never tumble.The City of God's original Latin title is translated into The City of God Against the Pagans. It is a defense of Christian faith during a time of Roman and Greek upheaval. The work contains 22 books, which cover a variety of subjects, including an examination of the folly of worshipping false gods, the definition of theology and Platonic philosophy, the origins of evil, a historical account of events in the bible, and the promises of an eternal heaven. Saint Augustine is a preeminent historical figure within the Christian religion. After his conversion to Christianity, he was baptized a priest in Hippo and become a well-known preacher and Christian teacher. After his conversion, he gave up his earthly possession and lived a simply, holy and celibate lifestyle. The City of God is considered to be his masterpiece. Marcus Dods was a Scottish biblical scholar who edited a number of inspiration texts, including Augustine's works.

The City of God

Augustine of Hippo

My Father's Dragon

Ruth Stiles Gannett

Some Experiences of an Irish R.M.

History

Martin, Ross

Edith Œnone Somerville

Europe

The Gods of Mars

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