Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 035
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Length 7 h 28 min
Chapters 18
Eighteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include how to swim, Navajo silversmithing, the sun, begonias and ferns, Martin Luther, U.S. Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon, Captain Cook's exploration of Botany Bay, General James Wolfe, and Moravian missionaries in Labrador. (summary by Sue Anderson)
Chapters
1
Australian Football Rules 1866 Read by Glenn O'Brien 3:31
2
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham Speech Read by Rachel 3:31
3
The Communist Threat in the Taiwan Area Read by Edmund Bloxam 29:56
4
Dangers on the Ice Off the Coast of Labrador Read by Joel Wodhams 15:53
5
Exploration of Botany Bay and Surrounding Coast of Australia: an Excerpt from Captain Cook's Journal: First Voyage Read by chocmuse 27:59
6
The Fern Lover's Companion A Guide for the Northeastern States and Canada Read by Lisa Reichert 13:24
7
Football and War 1915 Read by Glenn O'Brien 4:08
8
The Great Silent Majority Speech, November 3, 1969 Read by Bellona Times 34:38
9
How to Swim Read by Bellona Times 32:11
10
Is the Sun Becoming Colder or Hotter? Read by Availle 24:20
11
Lanoe Falconer: A Biographical Sketch Read by David Wales 44:50
12
Navajo Silversmiths Read by Joel Wodhams 27:27
13
The Old Librarian’s Almanack Read by David Wales 47:22
14
On an Atlantic Steamship Read by Sue Anderson 18:20
15
The Present Moment, No. IV 1 Diagnosis Read by Craig Campbell 8:28
16
The Prologue to the Epistle to the Romans Read by Andrew Coleman 56:48
17
Tuberous Begonias: Culture and Management by Numerous Practical Growers Read by Ann Boulais 41:00
18
Useful Diversions Read by Craig Campbell 14:42
From LibriVox, read by volunteers and in the public domain. LibriVox page (opens librivox.org) , all files on the Internet Archive (opens archive.org) .
