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Thomas Jefferson's America
- Stories of the Founding Fathers (The Jim Weiss Audio Collection)
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Thomas Jefferson lived a dozen lifetimes in one. Patriot, scientist, architect, president, author of the Declaration of Independence - he preferred, above all titles, “father” and “grandfather". Yet, time and again, demand for his unique skills drew him from the quiet home he loved. In this recording, you will thrill to true stories of war and peace, loyalty and betrayal, battles against empires, and struggles against slavery.
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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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4 out of 5 stars
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An interesting set of introductions.
- By Kevin Potter on 05-30-19
By: Scott Lewis
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Helter Skelter
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- By: Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,987
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,831
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Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Everything I remembered about the case was wrong..
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 92
This is a nine-book bundle on the Pacific War, the theatre of World War II that was fought in Asia, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and Oceania. The Pacific War saw the Allies pitted against Japan, aided by Thailand and its Axis allies, Germany and Italy. Fighting included some of the largest naval battles in history, and the war culminated in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good collection, great bargain well worth a credit
- By R. Denton on 08-13-21
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Black Elk Speaks
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- By: John G. Neihardt
- Narrated by: Robin Neihardt
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,077
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Widely hailed as a spiritual classic, this inspirational and unfailingly powerful story reveals the life and visions of the Lakota healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950) and the tragic history of his Sioux people during the epic closing decades of the Old West. In 1930, the aging Black Elk met a kindred spirit, the famed poet, writer, and critic John G. Neihardt (1881–1973) on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tale of tears
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Fingerprints of the Gods
- The Quest Continues
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,777
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,771
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,730
Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Classic in Historical Mysteries
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,249
Christmas is the single biggest annual event on the planet, a time for merry-making, over-indulgence, peace, goodwill, and the occasional family row. It’s as comfortable and familiar as a pair of old shoes and yet still glittery and exciting. But what do you really know about it? It’s stuffed full of traditions and rituals that most of us have been observing all our lives without having the slightest idea of where they come from.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating and Entertaining
- By Laura Carrington on 11-23-22
By: Bill Bryson
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- Jessica Filograsso
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great all around listen.
wonderful listen. entertaining. historical. just the right length. told by one of my favorite storytellers- Jim Weiss! has all the right stuff for all ages of history lovers (or reluctant history listeners who love a good story...)
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