The Fall of the Alamo
This episode is from the old time radio program Frontier Fighters.
The Fall of the Alamo
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The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Edith Nesbit
Internet archive page on Librivox
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1 The Council of Ways and Means
16 The End of the Treasure Seeking
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Emily Dickinson, selected poetry
e-text for Because I could not stop for Death
There is no Frigate like a Book
If I can stop one heart from breaking
There’s a Certain Slant of Light
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Journal of Lewis and Clark (1840) by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Total running time: 8 hours, 52 minutes
Summary: “The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, for exploring the river Missouri, and the best communication from that to the Pacific Ocean, has had all the success which could be expected. They have traced the Missouri nearly to its source; descended the Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, ascertained with accuracy the Geography, of that interesting communication across the continent; learned the character of the country, its commerce and inhabitants; and it is but justice to say that Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, and their brave companions, have, by this arduous service, deserved well of their country.” This volume is the 1840 edition with woodcut images and an Indian vocabulary. They may be viewed by clicking on the text URL. (Summary in quotes by President Thomas Jefferson)
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The Bet by Anton Chekhov
Read this story in the book Best Russian Short Stories.
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The Bet running time: 24 minutes.
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Thoughts for Young Men by J. C. Ryle, read by author Douglas Bond
Summary: Every thoughtful young man must read J. C. Ryle. For those who don’t have the time or would rather listen, Douglas Bond presents this new audio book. As a young man, Ryle was a first-class athlete, rowing on the crew and playing cricket at Oxford, and a diligent student, graduating top of his class. After hearing Ephesians 2 read in church, Ryle was converted to Christ and thereafter earnestly pursued an uncompromising life of faith and ministry. Throughout his long life, Ryle became a leader in the evangelical movement, proclaiming faithfully the biblical and reformed gospel of grace. During his preaching and pastoral ministry, Ryle became a lover of the Puritans and, like his heroes, wrote prolifically (Summary by Douglas Bond).
This reading is performed by popular author Douglas Bond, and My Audio School thanks him for permission to share it with you! The links below will take you to a page where you can either stream or download the audio files.
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Introduction
Chapter 1, part A: Reasons for Exhorting Young Men
Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks to Young Men
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The Mikado radio theater
The Mikado presented by The Railroad Hour
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Remember the Alamo radio theater
Click here to listen to the General Mills Radio Adventure Theater production of Remember the Alamo.
Click here to see a selection of downloadable curriculum resources which could be used in a study of the Alamo. This link will take you away from My Audio School.
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Andrew Johnson
You are There! The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
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You are There! Bombardment of Fort Sumter
You are There The Bombardment of Fort Sumter
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You are There! The Battle of Gettysburg
You are There The Battle of Gettysburg
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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04 – The Boscombe Valley Mystery
06 – The Man with the Twisted Lip
07 – The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
08 – The Adventure of the Speckled Band
09 – The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb
10 – The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor
11 – The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
12 – The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
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Our Island Story Part 2 by H. E. Marshall
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The first half of this book is also available. Click here for Our Island Story Part 1.
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Summary from Librivox:
Our Island Story was first published in 1905 and became an instant classic. Beginning with the Romans and following the triumphs and foibles of the good, not so good and the downright despicable figures of history; we are treated to a dazzling montage of kings, queens, barons, knights, explorers, movers and shakers that have played a key role in the history of England.
Marshall freely mixes folk tale with historical fact and in so doing paints a very vivid picture of the past in a style reminiscent of all that is finest in the children’s story-telling tradition. This is the second section of that work and will carry you from the convoluted and bloody Wars of the Roses up to the death of Queen Victoria and the resolution of the Boer War.
Please be advised that this book was written in the early years of the 20th century and there will be words and phrases used then, in all innocence, that are considered politically incorrect in this age. It’s perfectly fine for children to listen to but please ensure there is someone on hand who can explain these terms in a mature fashion.(Summary by Jim, for Librivox.org)
56 Queen Margaret and the Robbers
58 Edward V – The King Who was Never Crowned
59 The Two Little Princes in the Tower
60 Henry VII – Story of the Make-Believe Prince
61 Another Make-Believe Prince
62 Henry VIII and The Field of the Cloth of Gold
63 How the King Became the Defender of the Faith
64 Henry VIII: The Story of the King’s Six Wives
66 The Story of Lady Jane Grey
67 How the Princess Elizabeth Became a Prisoner
68 Mary I – How a Candle Was Lit in England
69 How the Imprisoned Princess Became a Queen
70 Elizabeth – The Story of a Most Unhappy Queen
71 How England was saved from the Spaniards
72 Elizabeth–The story of Sir Walter Raleigh
76 How a Woman Struck a Blow for Freedom
77 How the King and the Parliament Quarrelled
78 The Story of How the King was Brought to His Death
80 The Commonwealth – The Lord Protector
81 How Death Walked in the Streets of London
82 The Story of How London was Burned
85 The Story of the Seven Bishops
87 The Story of Brave Londonderry
88 The Story of a Sad Day in a Highland Glen
89 How the Union Jack was Made
90 The Story of the Earl of Mar’s Hunting Party
91 The Story of Bonnie Prince Charlie
92 The Story of Flora MacDonald
93 The Story of The Black Hole of Calcutta
94 The Story of How Canada Was Won
96 A Story of a Spinning Wheel
97 England Expects that Every Man will do his Duty
98 George III – The Battle of Waterloo
99 The First Gentleman in Europe
102 Victoria – When Bread was Dear
106 Victoria – The Siege of Delhi
108 Victoria – Under the Southern Cross
109 From Cannibal to Christian
110 Victoria – Boer and Briton
111 List of Kings from Edward the Confessor
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Rapunzel from Grimm’s Household Tales by Margaret Hung
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The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe
Here is The Raven in some foreign languages, for you language students:
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Chopin
These podcasts, and others, can be found at Classics for Kids.
Chopin’s Polonaise in A Major, No. 1, “Military” click “Hear the Music”
Click here to listen to the podcasts about Chopin, and for an activity sheet and quizzes.
Titles in this series:
About Frederic Chopin
The next few podcasts relate to Chopin, but tell about other composers, as well.
The Polonaise
Military Music
Famous Pianist-Composers
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David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Internet archive page
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Total running time: 35 hours, 22 minutes
06 – I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance
07 – My First Half at Salem House
08 – My Holidays, Especially One Happy Afternoon
09 – I Have a Memorable Birthday
10 – I Become Neglected, And Am Provided For
11 – I Begin Life On My Own Account, And Don’t Like It
12 – Liking Life On My Own Account No Better, I Form A Great Resolution
13 – The Sequel of My Resolution
14 – My Aunt Makes Up Her Mind About Me
16 – I am a new boy in more senses than one
19 – I Look About Me and Make A Discovery
22 – Some Old Scenes And Some New People
23 – I Corroborate Mr. Dick, And Choose A Profession
29 – I visit Steerforth at his home, again
32 – The Beginning of a Long Journey
38 – A Dissolution of Partnership
45 – Mr. Dick Fulfills My Aunt’s Predictions
50 – Mr. Peggotty’s Dream Comes True
51 – The Beginning of a Longer Journey
52 – I Assist at an Explosion
53 – Another Retrospect
54 – Mr. Micawber’s Transactions
56 – The New Wound, And The Old
61 – I Am Shown Two Interesting Penitents
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Abraham Lincoln, speeches and documents
Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation downloadable e-text
Lincoln’s address at Cooper Union
Click here to read the text of Lincoln’s address at Cooper Union, along with several of his other early speeches. Click on the pages of this virtual book to turn them. If the pages appear blank, give it a few moments to load.
Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg Address downloadable e-text
Free Audio.org has 4 Abraham Lincoln speeches that you can stream. Click here to listen to The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation and The Emancipation Proclamation.
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Running time: 9 hours, 9 minutes
02 – Mistress Mary Quite Contrary
06 – There was Someone Crying, There Was!
08 – The Robin Who Showed the Way
09 – The Strangest House Anyone Ever Lived In
11 – The Nest of the Missel Thrush
12 – Might I have a Bit of Earth?
18 – Tha’ Munnot Waste no Time
20 – I Shall Live Forever – and Ever – and Ever!
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Beethoven
All of these shows and many more can be streamed at Classics for Kids. Clicking these links will take you away from My Audio School to the Classics for Kids website.
Click here to read a biography of Ludwig van Beethoven or to listen to Symphony No. 5 (click Hear the Music).
Click here to listen to the Beethoven podcasts on Classics for Kids.
Titles in this series are:
About Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven the Pianist
Beethoven’s Symphonies
Music that imitates inanimate objects
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