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In 1913, at the height of the Mexican Revolution, magazine correspondent John Reed headed South to cover the story of the year. His travels with a group of rebels that included the legendary Pancho Villa earned him everlasting fame as a reporter and left behind a series of unmatched portraits of a people, a place and a time.

John Reed (Author), Frank Muller (Narrator)

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Son of the Morning Star: Custer and The Little Bighorn

This national best-seller vividly reconstructs one of the most unbelievable and controversial battles in American military history-General Custer's Last Stand in 1876. Why would a seasoned leader like Custer lead 200 U.S. Army soldiers into battle against 2,000 Native American warriors? The answer lies in this book, which captures in stunning detail the heroism, foolishness, and brutality that led to this legendary battle.

Evan S. Connell (Author), Adrian Cronauer (Narrator)

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Metamind — Metamorphosis

In April 1943, working in his Sandoz laboratory, the Swiss research chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann discovered LSD-25, and thus changed the lives of millions over the next decades. Here he tells how LSD affected his own life and, in the process, weaves an intriguing story of mysticism in the midst of science

Albert Hofmann (Author), Michael Toms (Narrator)

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Ten Days That Shook the World

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

John Creed, John Reed (Author), Jack Hrkach (Narrator)

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The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg is a vivid firsthand account of the most famous battle of the Civil War. Two weeks later, while his memory was fresh and his adrenaline still high, Union Lieutenant Frank Haskell-a Medal of Honor recipient-wrote this book, one of the most honest and accurate eyewitness accounts of war ever written. Haskell, an officer in the Army of the Potomac, describes soldiers preparing for and fighting in a battle that-unknown to them-would shape the destiny of a nation. Haskell is more than a casual observer, however, he is at the center of the Union line as Pickett's Charge thunders up Cemetery Ridge. This powerfully insightful account-unblemished by an attempt to look good in the history books-preserves an intimate portrait of the most famous Civil War battlefield. Whether you're an armchair historian or a devoted Civil War buff, Tom West's distinctive narration will shed new light on this transcendent moment in American history.

Frank Haskell (Author), Tom West (Narrator)

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Ginsberg Remembers

This is one man's trip from the late l940's to the early ‘80's, with lengthy stops in the Beat ’50's, the anti-war/psychedelic ’60's, and the ineffable ’70's. Poet, mystic, consousness explorer, activist and singer, Ginsberg tells all about his activities and inspirations, from the literary trio of Blake, Burroughs and Kerouac to Tibetan Buddhism.

Allen Ginsberg (Author), Michael Toms (Narrator)

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Pennsylvania: The Colonial Keystone

Lorne Greene is best known to TV fans as Ben Cartwright in Bonanza and Commander Adama in the original series of Battlestar Galactica. The Colonial Keystone: Pennsylvania was released as the bi-centennial LP in 1976. This is the digital release of this full cast audio drama with sound effects. This release is endorsed by the Lorne Greene Estate

Sigmund Stoler (Author), Lorne Greene (Narrator)

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Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic

The gripping memoir of Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart recipient SEAL Lieutenant Mark L. Donald As A SEAL and combat medic, Mark served his country with valorous distinction for almost twenty-five years and survived some of the most dangerous combat actions imaginable. From the rigors of BUD/S training to the horrors of the battlefield, Battle Ready dramatically immerses the listener in the unique life of the elite warrior-medic who advances into combat with life-saving equipment in one hand and life-taking weapons in the other. It is also an uplifting human story that reveals how a young Hispanic American bootstrapped himself out of a life that promised a dead-end future by enlisting in the military. That new life begins with the Marines and includes his heroic achievements on the battlefield and the operating table, and finally, of his inspirational triumph over the demons caused by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that threatened to destroy him and his family. Includes an excerpt from the SEAL creed read by the author and a bonus conversation with Mark L. Donald and his editor.

Mark L. Donald, Scott Mactavish, Scott McTavish (Author), Fred Berman (Narrator)

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Histoire de France : vie du Chevalier Bayard

Bayard naquit vers 1475, au château de la Bussière dans la vallée de Grésivaudan. Envoyé très jeune à Grenoble, il se forma sous la direction de Mgr Alleman, évêque de cette ville. A l'âage de 13 ans, rappelé au château paternel, il ne rêve plus que de faits d'armes et de batailles. C'est alors que son oncle le présenta au Duc de Savoir Charles Ier, qui tenait à ce moment sa cour à Chambéry et qui le prit comme page. Bayard suivit ce prince quand il alla rendre visite à Lyon au roi Charles VIII. Bayard, invité à manoeuvrer son cheval devant le roi, le fit avec une telle maîtrise que celui-ci le demanda au Duc de Savoie. Le 6 juillet 1503, Bayard seul défendit le pont du Garigliano contre les Espagnols, commandés par Conzalve de Cordoue, en attendant le retour de son écuyer Le Basco qu'il avait envoyé chercher des renforts. En 1515, François Ier monta sur le trône. A la bataille de Marignan, Bayard combattit si vaillamment aux côtés du roi que François Ier voulut être armé chevalier par lui. Abandonné à Robecco par Bonnivet, Bayard se défendit avec courage; le 30 avril 1524, il fut frappé d'un coup d'arquebuse qui lui rompit l'épine dorsale. Ses derniers moments, et notamment son apostrophe au connétable de Bourbon à qui il reprocha sa trahison, furent profondément émouvants. La France consternée pleura son brave et vertueux chevalier. Il n'est pas dans le passé d'images plus nobles que celles de la vie de Bayard. Du petit 'Riquet' de la cour de Savoie, au grand soldat mourant au pied d'un châtaigner d'Italie, un idéal constant : l'Honneur. Collection 'Le Passé nous parle', 'Le Chevalier Bayard' : adaptation et présentation par Marthe Le Prestre.

Marthe Le Prestre (Author), Marthe Le Prestre (Narrator)

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The Story of Greece and Rome

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story reveals that Greek and Roman civilization, to varying degrees, was supremely and surprisingly receptive to external influences, particularly from the East. From the rise of the Mycenaean world of the sixteenth century B.C., Spawforth traces a path through the ancient Aegean to the zenith of the Hellenic state and the rise of the Roman empire, the coming of Christianity and the consequences of the first caliphate. Deeply informed, provocative, and entirely fresh, this is the first and only accessible work that tells the extraordinary story of the classical world in its entirety.

Tony Spawforth (Author), Steven Crossley (Narrator)

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