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Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 032

Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers

(4 Sterne; 2 Bewertungen)

Fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include the history of aeroplanes, political speeches, travel, philosophy, Japan, the United Nations, Congressional law, rules of cricket and more. (Summary by Sue Anderson) (6 hr 22 min)

Chapters

Aphorisms

13:22

Read by Craig Campbell

The First Man-Carrying Aeroplane Capable of Sustained Free Flight

19:32

Read by Availle

First Public Speech, March 9, 1832

3:53

Read by Larry Greene

In Favor of Ratifying the Charter of the United Nations (August 23, 1945)

24:33

Read by Lucy Perry

Laws of Cricket (1857)

33:01

Read by Glenn O'Brien

Letter to the Emperor of Japan (1853)

14:47

Read by Isana

Letter to Miss Grace Norton

4:58

Read by Winston Tharp

Life in a Chinese City

32:01

Read by Bellona Times

The New Japan (1897)

49:18

Read by Isana

The Notion of Action And Agency Entertained By Mr. Chubb and Others

3:10

Read by Craig Campbell

On the Part Played by Accident in Discovery

34:23

Read by J. M. Smallheer

Second Inaugural Address. March 4, 1865

3:36

Read by Larry Greene

The Unconstitutionality of the Laws of Congress, Prohibiting Private Mails

1:04:57

Read by Michele Fry

William Tecumseh Sherman

24:49

Read by Bellona Times

Winter Expedition Over the Rocky Mountains (1857)

56:27

Read by Sue Anderson