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The Many-Sided Franklin by Paul Leicester Ford ~ Full Audiobook [biography]
Classic Audiobook Collection
08/11/23
•751m
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The Many-Sided Franklin by Paul Leicester Ford audiobook.
Genre: biography
A fast-paced, somewhat racey look into the life, accomplishments and idiosyncrasies of Benjamin Franklin. Acclaimed biographer Paul L. Ford uses Franklin’s letters, papers and journals to step us through Franklin's many adventures, to reveal intimate details of his personal life - relations with siblings, wife, children, friends, business partners; his physique, health, illnesses, schooling, personal habits and goals; his opinions on education, philosophy, religion, friendship, industry; his library; his career as printer and publisher, writer and journalist, politician and diplomat, scientist, humorist, jack of all trades; and his relations at home and abroad with the “fairer sex“. Goes beyond the official Autobiography. A must read for Franklin devotees.
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Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 01
(00:25:24) Chapter 02
(00:53:10) Chapter 03
(01:12:06) Chapter 04
(01:35:52) Chapter 05
(01:58:56) Chapter 06
(02:26:14) Chapter 07
(02:56:16) Chapter 08
(03:16:28) Chapter 09
(03:38:52) Chapter 10
(03:59:51) Chapter 11
(04:29:18) Chapter 12
(05:00:46) Chapter 13
(05:25:22) Chapter 14
(05:52:32) Chapter 15
(06:10:35) Chapter 16
(06:34:00) Chapter 17
(06:55:45) Chapter 18
(07:20:35) Chapter 19
(07:41:34) Chapter 20
(07:57:22) Chapter 21
(08:21:20) Chapter 22
(08:45:47) Chapter 23
(09:10:50) Chapter 24
(09:36:53) Chapter 25
(09:58:14) Chapter 26
(10:19:28) Chapter 27
(10:42:42) Chapter 28
(11:06:22) Chapter 29
(11:28:08) Chapter 30
(11:50:29) Chapter 31
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Patanjali audiobook.
Genre: philosophy
A foundational text of classical yoga, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali distills the path of inner mastery into brief, potent aphorisms meant to be contemplated, practiced, and lived. Attributed to the sage Patanjali, this compact work maps the workings of the mind and the sources of human suffering, then offers a disciplined method for steadiness, clarity, and liberation. Through its four sections, listeners encounter the central problem of restless thought, the ethical and practical commitments that support change, and a systematic framework for meditation that includes attention, breath, posture, and the deepening stages of concentration. Patanjali also explores the obstacles that disrupt practice, the habits that keep us entangled, and the kinds of insight that arise when awareness becomes unwavering. Rather than presenting yoga as exercise, the sutras present it as a rigorous philosophy and psychology of transformation: a guide for anyone seeking to quiet inner turbulence, cultivate compassion and self-control, and experience reality with greater freedom. Whether approached as a spiritual manual, a meditative roadmap, or a philosophical study, this audiobook invites repeated listening and reflection, turning concise lines into a lifelong practice.
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(00:40:51) Chapter 02
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(02:45:19) Chapter 04
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Plunkitt of Tammany Hall by Plunkitt audiobook.
Genre: history
Part memoir, part political primer, Plunkitt of Tammany Hall captures the voice of George Washington Plunkitt, a colorful, plainspoken power broker from New York City's Tammany Hall machine. In a series of candid conversations and speeches, Plunkitt lays out how ward politics really works - from turning out votes and settling neighborhood disputes to rewarding loyalty with jobs and favors. He proudly explains his famous idea of 'honest graft,' arguing that there is a practical difference between profiting from inside knowledge and outright theft, and he dares the reader to decide where the line should be drawn. As reformers, reporters, and rival factions circle, Plunkitt defends the machine as a force that feeds families, keeps order, and gives immigrants a foothold in American life, even as its methods raise urgent questions about corruption and democracy. Witty, blunt, and unexpectedly shrewd, this short classic offers an unvarnished look at patronage, persuasion, and the everyday bargaining that shaped urban politics at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 00
(00:05:28) Chapter 01
(00:12:58) Chapter 02
(00:21:16) Chapter 03
(00:32:22) Chapter 04
(00:39:49) Chapter 05
(00:47:10) Chapter 06
(00:55:06) Chapter 07
(01:02:56) Chapter 08
(01:11:17) Chapter 09
(01:18:13) Chapter 10
(01:25:26) Chapter 11
(01:34:22) Chapter 12
(01:41:02) Chapter 13
(01:46:47) Chapter 14
(01:54:28) Chapter 15
(02:02:04) Chapter 16
(02:07:50) Chapter 17
(02:15:12) Chapter 18
(02:22:57) Chapter 19
(02:29:32) Chapter 20
(02:35:04) Chapter 21
(02:41:57) Chapter 22
(02:45:41) Chapter 23
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