Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard ~ Full Audiobook [adventure]

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07/30/22

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Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard audiobook.

Genre: adventure

Retired hunter and trader Allan Quatermain thinks he has finally put Africa's dangers behind him, content to spend his days in quiet England with his son. But when an old friend begs for help, Quatermain is drawn back into the wild interior on a mission that quickly becomes far more personal and perilous than promised. Joined by the formidable warrior Umslopogaas and driven by the courage of Lady Ragnall, the party treks into unmapped country of harsh deserts, looming mountains, and hidden kingdoms where rumor, superstition, and political ambition can be as deadly as spear or lion. As loyalties are tested and the landscape turns hostile, Quatermain must rely on hard-won experience, sharp judgment, and a stubborn moral code to keep his companions alive and to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance. Both a fast-moving expedition tale and a reflective portrait of a man aging out of violence he cannot quite escape, Allan Quatermain explores friendship, duty, cultural collision, and the cost of seeking glory at the edge of the known world.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:19:56) Chapter 01

(00:55:13) Chapter 02

(01:21:13) Chapter 03

(01:50:23) Chapter 04

(02:16:25) Chapter 05

(02:54:39) Chapter 06

(03:20:10) Chapter 07

(03:51:58) Chapter 08

(04:21:18) Chapter 09

(04:53:03) Chapter 10

(05:27:43) Chapter 11

(06:06:25) Chapter 12

(06:46:28) Chapter 13

(07:17:40) Chapter 14

(07:59:22) Chapter 15

(08:35:26) Chapter 16

(09:03:50) Chapter 17

(09:36:45) Chapter 18

(10:17:02) Chapter 19

(10:42:24) Chapter 20

(11:20:12) Chapter 21

(11:46:24) Chapter 22

(12:23:03) Chapter 23

(12:46:23) Chapter 24

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The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper ~ Full Audiobook [scifi]

July 30, 2022

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459m

The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper audiobook.

Genre: scifi

On the distant colony world of Poictesme, Conn Maxwell comes home from years away to find a society living off fading prestige and dwindling resources, still clinging to old glories while its young people drift toward despair. Conn refuses to accept the slow decline. He becomes convinced that a legendary piece of lost technology from the first days of interstellar expansion - a super-advanced 'cosmic computer' rumored to answer any question - might still exist somewhere on the planet. If it can be found, it could transform Poictesme's economy, restore hope, and prove that the colony is more than a historical backwater.But searching for a myth is dangerous in a world with political rivalries, entrenched interests, and people ready to exploit any rumor for profit or power. As Conn gathers allies and faces skeptics, he must navigate local factions, old grudges, and the hard realities of a frontier society built on half-remembered history. Part treasure hunt, part social drama, The Cosmic Computer blends mystery, optimism, and sharp observation about how communities survive - or fail - when their future depends on what they choose to believe in.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:33:15) Chapter 2

(01:12:11) Chapter 3

(02:03:31) Chapter 4

(02:39:16) Chapter 5

(03:27:04) Chapter 6

(04:02:58) Chapter 7

(04:52:09) Chapter 8

(05:34:05) Chapter 9

(06:15:02) Chapter 10

(06:51:30) Chapter 11

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The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon ~ Full Audiobook [history]

July 30, 2022

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816m

The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon audiobook.

Genre: history

Hendrik van Loon's The Story of Mankind is a brisk, conversational journey through world history, written for curious listeners who want the big picture without getting lost in academic detail. Beginning with humanity's earliest beginnings and moving through the rise of civilizations, empires, and religions, van Loon introduces the key forces that shaped how people lived, fought, traded, believed, and governed. Along the way, the book highlights memorable figures and pivotal moments while constantly returning to a larger question: how did human society become what it is, and what patterns repeat across time? Van Loon's distinctive voice combines storytelling, humor, and pointed opinion, making kings, conquerors, artists, and explorers feel immediate rather than distant. This is not a textbook of dates and footnotes, but a guided narrative that connects geography, ideas, and technology to the everyday realities of the past. For listeners who want an accessible entry point into global history - and a reminder that the choices of ordinary people and powerful leaders alike can echo for centuries - The Story of Mankind offers an engaging, thought-provoking sweep of the human saga.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:08:27) Chapter 01

(00:17:36) Chapter 02

(00:22:43) Chapter 03

(00:28:08) Chapter 04

(00:38:29) Chapter 05

(00:45:40) Chapter 06

(00:50:09) Chapter 07

(00:52:38) Chapter 08

(00:59:59) Chapter 09

(01:05:10) Chapter 10

(01:08:23) Chapter 11

(01:12:31) Chapter 12

(01:19:08) Chapter 13

(01:22:59) Chapter 14

(01:29:07) Chapter 15

(01:34:59) Chapter 16

(01:42:42) Chapter 17

(01:48:58) Chapter 18

(01:57:51) Chapter 19

(02:02:32) Chapter 20

(02:06:40) Chapter 21

(02:12:09) Chapter 22

(02:35:54) Chapter 23

(02:41:22) Chapter 24

(03:00:45) Chapter 25

(03:09:54) Chapter 26

(03:20:23) Chapter 27

(03:34:02) Chapter 28

(03:45:26) Chapter 29

(03:55:32) Chapter 30

(04:00:03) Chapter 31

(04:07:02) Chapter 32

(04:12:04) Chapter 33

(04:24:12) Chapter 34

(04:33:08) Chapter 35

(04:52:36) Chapter 36

(05:02:06) Chapter 37

(05:17:11) Chapter 38

(05:29:15) Chapter 39

(05:56:46) Chapter 40

(06:05:52) Chapter 41

(06:32:59) Chapter 42

(06:50:08) Chapter 43

(07:12:59) Chapter 44

(07:41:44) Chapter 45

(08:15:01) Chapter 46

(08:24:18) Chapter 47

(08:38:07) Chapter 48

(08:46:03) Chapter 49

(08:54:51) Chapter 50

(09:02:07) Chapter 51

(09:15:40) Chapter 52

(09:43:56) Chapter 53

(10:08:03) Chapter 54

(10:29:51) Chapter 55

(10:46:24) Chapter 56

(11:27:54) Chapter 57

(11:47:32) Chapter 58

(11:57:33) Chapter 59

(12:13:26) Chapter 60

(12:23:45) Chapter 61

(12:52:43) Chapter 62

(13:10:55) Chapter 63

(13:30:58) Chapter 64

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