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Defiance of the Patriots
- The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America
- By: Benjamin L. Carp
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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On the evening of December 16, 1773, a group of disguised Bostonians boarded three merchant ships and dumped more than 46 tons of tea into Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party, as it later came to be known, was an audacious and revolutionary act. In this thrilling book, Benjamin L. Carp tells the full story of the Tea Party - exploding myths, exploring the unique city life of Boston, and setting this extraordinary event in a global context. Carp illuminates how a determined group shook the foundations of a mighty empire, and what this has meant for Americans since.
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Defiance of the Patriots
- The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 29-03-19
- Language: English
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Escalante's Dream
- On the Trail of the Spanish Discovery of the Southwest
- By: David Roberts
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In July 1776 a pair of Franciscan friars, Francisco Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, were charged by the governor of New Mexico with discovering a route across the unknown Southwest to the new Spanish colony in California. They had other goals as well, some of them secret: converting the indigenous natives along the way to the true faith, discovering a semi-mythical paradise known as Teguayo, hunting for sources of gold and silver, and paving the way for Spanish settlements from Santa Fe to Monterey. In strict terms, the expedition failed.
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Escalante's Dream
- On the Trail of the Spanish Discovery of the Southwest
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 27-08-19
- Language: English
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Dr. Benjamin Rush
- The Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation
- By: Harlow Giles Unger
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
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A gripping, often startling biography of the Founding Father of an America that other Founding Fathers forgot--an America of women, African Americans, Jews, Roman Catholics, Quakers, indentured workers, the poor, the mentally ill, and war veterans Ninety percent of Americans could not vote and...
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Dr. Benjamin Rush
- The Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 11-09-18
- Language: English
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Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
- By: Mary Rowlandson
- Narrated by: Cathi Colas
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
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In this harrowing narrative first published in 1682, the author tells the story of her capture and being held for ransom after an attack by Native Americans during an attack on Lancaster in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
- Narrated by: Cathi Colas
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 15-07-20
- Language: English
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Poor Richard's Women
- Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father
- By: Nancy Rubin Stuart
- Narrated by: Ann M. Richardson
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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“An engrossing look at the human side of Benjamin Franklin . . . Using a post-feminist lens that’s critical of gender essentialism, Stuart rescues these women from obscurity . . . This is a terrific read: poignant, provocative, and probing.” —Library Journal, Starred Review A vivid...
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Poor Richard's Women
- Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father
- Narrated by: Ann M. Richardson
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 15-03-22
- Language: English
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Seven Years' War
- A History from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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The Seven Years’ War, also known as the French and Indian War in North America, was fought between 1756 and 1763, and it involved all of Europe’s great powers and many of the so-called middle powers. By the end of the conflict, Britain would gain control over Canada and Florida, but the war would nearly bankrupt the country as it doubled its national debt. Still, the war marked the beginning of the era of British dominance in North America. The war also had profound consequences for indigenous groups in North America.
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Seven Years' War
- A History from Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Release date: 28-12-21
- Language: English
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Of Plymouth Plantation
- By: William Bradford
- Narrated by: John Roy Potter
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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Of Plymouth Plantation is a journal written by William Bradford, leader of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, between 1630 and 1651. Bradford’s journal is regarded as the most authoritative account of the Pilgrims and the early years of the colony which they founded. It gives an account of the Pilgrims from 1608 when they settled in the Dutch Republic through the 1620 Mayflower voyage to North America, until the year 1647. Bradford did not write with publication in mind, so his entries are candid and colorful.
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Of Plymouth Plantation
- Narrated by: John Roy Potter
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 07-10-19
- Language: English
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The Texas Revolution
- The History and Legacy of the Lone Star State's War for Independence from Mexico
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Of course, the most important war of all for Texas came in the early 19th century, and the common story heard in America is about rebellion against intolerance, oppression and Mexican cruelty. The Battle of the Alamo in particular, surrounded by legend and testimonies of heroism, is a textbook example of the fight for freedom, comparable to the Jewish defenders during the Roman siege at Masada.
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The Texas Revolution
- The History and Legacy of the Lone Star State's War for Independence from Mexico
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 20-12-16
- Language: English
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Mount Vernon
- The History of George Washington's Famous Plantation
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tom Lennon
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Every American is taught a pristine narrative of the life and legacy of George Washington and can easily recite the highlights of the "father of our country". The remarkable Virginian led an under-resourced ragtag army to ultimate victory in the American Revolution before becoming the nation's first president, setting it on its path toward superpower status.
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Mount Vernon
- The History of George Washington's Famous Plantation
- Narrated by: Tom Lennon
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Release date: 31-03-15
- Language: English
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Adventures in Colonial America: Volume 3, Maryland: An Anomaly Among the Colonies
- By: Mary Baewer
- Narrated by: Deren Hansen
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
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Maryland was founded as a haven for English Catholics, persecuted by the Protestants in England and the English government as well. However, the intent of Maryland's founders was never fulfilled because of feuds between Catholics and Protestants and the eventually takeover of the colony by the British government, turning it from a proprietary colony to a royal colony under the control of the British government.
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Adventures in Colonial America: Volume 3, Maryland: An Anomaly Among the Colonies
- Narrated by: Deren Hansen
- Series: Adventures in Colonial America, Book 3
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 19-06-14
- Language: English
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The Story of America
- Essays on Origins
- By: Jill Lepore
- Narrated by: Colleen Devine
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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In The Story of America, Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore investigates American origin stories - from John Smith's account of the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural address - to show how American democracy is bound up with the history of print. Over the centuries, Americans have read and written their way into a political culture of ink and type. Part civics primer, part cultural history, The Story of America excavates the origins of everything from the paper ballot and the Constitution to the I.O.U. and the dictionary.
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The Story of America
- Essays on Origins
- Narrated by: Colleen Devine
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 19-11-12
- Language: English
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Alta California
- From San Diego to San Francisco, a Journey on Foot to Rediscover the Golden State
- By: Nick Neely
- Narrated by: Tristan Wright
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
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Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expedition sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world.
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Alta California
- From San Diego to San Francisco, a Journey on Foot to Rediscover the Golden State
- Narrated by: Tristan Wright
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 14-04-20
- Language: English
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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I)
- From the Age of Discovery to a World at War
- By: William J. Bennett
- Narrated by: Wayne Shepherd
- Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins
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America, how well do you know your history? Who quelled a coup d'etat by putting on a pair of reading glasses? Which U.S. senator was nearly caned to death on the Senate floor? Which first lady refused to serve alcohol in the White House? What famous inventor was called to find the assassin's...
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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I)
- From the Age of Discovery to a World at War
- Narrated by: Wayne Shepherd
- Series: America: The Last Best Hope, Book 1
- Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 06-04-21
- Language: English
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- By: Benjamin Franklin
- Narrated by: Michael Edwards
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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Among other things, Franklin was a printer, philosopher, inventor, statesman, and not least, a writer. Franklin's autobiography captures the essence of his spirit. In it, we can see him as a product of the 18th century enlightenment, a type of Yankee statesman who could use the language of Addison, Steele, Swift, and Defoe. In his autobiography, Franklin asks himself, "Who am I, how did I come to be, and why am I a human being as I am?" And he answers with the honesty, wit, and charm.
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An excellent book.
- By MP on 06-02-16
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- Narrated by: Michael Edwards
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 06-02-07
- Language: English
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Journal of a Trapper
- Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains
- By: Osborne Russell
- Narrated by: John Riddle
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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Step into the rugged Rockies with Osborne Russell! Journey nine years through his trapper's journal, facing blizzards, bears, and bison while navigating life off the grid. Witness the clash of trappers and tribes, and glimpse the untamed beauty of a changing wilderness. This historical adventure unfolds in Russell's own words, offering a unique perspective on the early American West.
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Journal of a Trapper
- Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains
- Narrated by: John Riddle
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 21-02-24
- Language: English
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The 18th Century US Presidents: America's 18th Century Presidents - George Washington and John Adams
- US Presidency, Book 1
- By: History by the Hour
- Narrated by: Rory Young
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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In this one-hour history book, discover the US Presidents from the 18th century. It all started with Georges Washington, the first American President and John Adams, the second US President. Discover how these Founding Fathers of the U.S.A. became presidents, the main events of their presidency, and their impact on America and World’s history!
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The 18th Century US Presidents: America's 18th Century Presidents - George Washington and John Adams
- US Presidency, Book 1
- Narrated by: Rory Young
- Series: US Presidency, Book 1
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 18-06-20
- Language: English
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The Shame and the Sorrow
- Dutch-Amerindian Encounters in New Netherland (Early American Studies)
- By: Donna Merwick
- Narrated by: Gloria Mason Martin
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
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The Dutch, through the directors of the West India Company, purchased Manhattan Island in 1625. They had come to the New World as traders, not expecting to assume responsibility as the sovereign possessor of a conquered New Netherland. They did not intend to make war on the native peoples around Manhattan Island, but they did; they did not intend to help destroy native cultures, but they did; they intended to be overseas the tolerant, pluralistic, and antimilitaristic people they thought themselves to be - and in so many respects were - at home, but they were not.
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The Shame and the Sorrow
- Dutch-Amerindian Encounters in New Netherland (Early American Studies)
- Narrated by: Gloria Mason Martin
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 01-05-19
- Language: English
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The Cajuns
- The History of the French-Speaking Ethnic Group in Canada and Louisiana
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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Deep within the bayous and swamps of Louisiana resides a population descended from an exodus. These people, called Cajuns or Acadians, were expelled from their homelands. Persecuted and homeless, they traveled hundreds of miles south in search of a new home and ultimately settled in the Pelican State, where they made new lives for themselves free from their British conquerors. Though not always warmly welcomed, they were accepted, allowing them to practice their different culture amid their new neighbors.
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The Cajuns
- The History of the French-Speaking Ethnic Group in Canada and Louisiana
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 26-03-19
- Language: English
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Alexander Hamilton: A Life from Beginning to End
- One Hour History US Presidents, Book 10
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Bridger Conklin
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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Alexander Hamilton did not rise to public prominence as an austere New Englander or a gentlemanly Virginian. He was not born in the colonies at all. He was born in the West Indies, the son of a woman of French descent who had left her husband for another man. As an illegitimate child, Hamilton could not be educated in the local church school, so businessmen, impressed by his remarkable intelligence, sent him to America for his schooling.
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Alexander Hamilton: A Life from Beginning to End
- One Hour History US Presidents, Book 10
- Narrated by: Bridger Conklin
- Series: American Revolutionary War, One Hour History US Presidents, Book 10
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Release date: 22-11-17
- Language: English
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New England Bound
- Slavery and Colonization in Early America
- By: Wendy Warren
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
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In a work that fundamentally recasts the history of colonial America, Wendy Warren shows how the institution of slavery was inexorably linked with the first century of English colonization of New England. While most histories of slavery in early America confine themselves to the Southern colonies and the Caribbean, New England Bound forcefully widens the historical aperture to include the entirety of English North America.
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New England Bound
- Slavery and Colonization in Early America
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 06-12-16
- Language: English
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