Common Sense by Thomas Paine ~ Full Audiobook [history]

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08/26/22

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135m

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Common Sense by Thomas Paine audiobook.

Genre: history

First published in January 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense is the fiery pamphlet that helped turn colonial frustration into a direct argument for American independence. Written for ordinary readers rather than lawmakers, it lays out, in plain language, why reconciliation with Britain is neither practical nor desirable, and why a new nation should be built on representative government instead of hereditary monarchy. Paine challenges the legitimacy of kingship, critiques the political and economic costs of continued allegiance to the Crown, and urges the colonies to seize a rare moment when geography, population, and momentum make self-rule achievable. Along the way, he sketches what an independent America might require: a new political framework, unity among the colonies, and the courage to treat independence not as a reckless gamble but as a moral and strategic necessity. Both a historical artifact and a still-provocative piece of political persuasion, Common Sense captures the urgency of a revolutionary turning point and invites listeners to hear the arguments that helped ignite a nation.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 0

(00:03:31) Chapter 1

(00:17:40) Chapter 2

(00:40:32) Chapter 3

(01:02:19) Chapter 4

(01:23:00) Chapter 5

(01:49:52) Chapter 6

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The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy]

August 26, 2022

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1067m

The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy audiobook.

Genre: tragedy

Like all of Hardy's work, The Return of the Native (1878) is passionate and controversial, with themes and sympathies beyond what a good Victorian would ever admit. A modern and honest novel of chance and choice, faith and infidelities, this dark story asks what is free will and what is fate? What is the true nature of nature, and how do we fit together? Can we fit together?

A tragedy set in the barren land of Edgon Heath. Our heroine, Eustacia, is proud, passionate, cruel, fickle, avaricious, and desperate. She burns every life she touches, never able to find the mad love and exotic world she dreams of. Our supposed hero, Clym, is modest, steady, plain, moral, and dutiful. He is satisfied returning from Paris to the simple comfort of home.

When they come together, the Heath will come apart.

Originally released as five books, in classic tragic form, a sixth, tacking on a 'happy ending', was added by editor and public pressure.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:02:30) Chapter 2

(00:15:30) Chapter 3

(00:32:10) Chapter 4

(01:25:19) Chapter 5

(01:37:36) Chapter 6

(02:09:07) Chapter 7

(02:46:22) Chapter 8

(03:03:09) Chapter 9

(03:15:39) Chapter 10

(03:42:13) Chapter 11

(04:07:10) Chapter 12

(04:29:40) Chapter 13

(04:42:00) Chapter 14

(04:53:57) Chapter 15

(05:07:35) Chapter 16

(05:33:50) Chapter 17

(05:51:18) Chapter 18

(06:17:57) Chapter 19

(06:39:53) Chapter 20

(07:05:26) Chapter 21

(07:19:01) Chapter 22

(07:42:03) Chapter 23

(08:18:55) Chapter 24

(08:39:43) Chapter 25

(08:55:06) Chapter 26

(09:14:34) Chapter 27

(09:50:18) Chapter 28

(10:09:25) Chapter 29

(10:27:33) Chapter 30

(10:54:32) Chapter 31

(11:27:41) Chapter 32

(11:47:36) Chapter 33

(12:00:28) Chapter 34

(12:27:38) Chapter 35

(12:48:31) Chapter 36

(13:10:10) Chapter 37

(13:31:38) Chapter 38

(13:57:02) Chapter 39

(14:18:35) Chapter 40

(14:32:18) Chapter 41

(14:50:16) Chapter 42

(15:08:22) Chapter 43

(15:31:36) Chapter 44

(15:57:44) Chapter 45

(16:26:34) Chapter 46

(16:49:48) Chapter 47

(16:58:23) Chapter 48

(17:12:48) Chapter 49

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The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse by Thornton W. Burgess ~ Full Audiobook [family]

August 27, 2022

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110m

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse by Thornton W. Burgess audiobook.

Genre: family

In The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse, Thornton W. Burgess invites listeners into the sunlit fields and shadowy thickets of the Green Meadows, where a small, curious mouse learns that the world is both wondrous and dangerous. Danny is quick and eager, but his love of exploring often puts him in the path of hungry enemies, especially the sly Reddy Fox and other sharp-eyed hunters who prowl the open ground. Guided by the cautions and clever advice of his friends - including old Mr. Toad, watchful birds, and the wise creatures who know every hiding place - Danny must master the arts of listening, watching, and thinking ahead if he wants to keep his whiskers intact. Each chapter is a lively episode filled with narrow escapes, practical lessons about animal habits, and the rhythms of meadow life, from secret tunnels to sudden alarms. Warm, playful, and gently instructive, this classic animal tale turns survival into an ongoing adventure, celebrating courage, patience, and the kind of smart caution that helps a small creature thrive in a big, bustling world.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:17:01) Chapter 2

(00:39:23) Chapter 3

(01:01:11) Chapter 4

(01:23:26) Chapter 5

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