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The Treaty With China by Mark Twain ~ Full Audiobook [history]
Classic Audiobook Collection
09/23/22
•49m
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The Treaty With China by Mark Twain audiobook.
Genre: history
First published in the New York Tribune on August 28, 1868, The Treaty With China, its Provisions Explained is Mark Twain at his most sharp-eyed and plainspoken, turning a dense diplomatic document into a lively, provocative listening experience. With the newly concluded U.S.-China treaty (often associated with diplomat Anson Burlingame) as his framework, Twain walks the listener article by article through what the agreement actually says, why each clause exists, and who stands to gain or lose. He translates legal phrasing into everyday language, then widens the lens to the realities of foreign power in China, the pressures of trade and extraterritorial privilege, and the long history of mistrust created by meddling outsiders. Back in the United States, he aims his wit at the politics of immigration and the cruelty and hypocrisy faced by Chinese residents, especially on the Pacific coast, while also addressing issues like religious liberty, consular protection, and the fight against coerced labor. Part civics lesson, part moral argument, Twain's commentary asks what a fair international relationship should look like when prejudice and profit are both on the table.
Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 01
(00:23:59) Chapter 02
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Tom Sawyer Abroad by Mark Twain ~ Full Audiobook [adventure]
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Tom Sawyer Abroad by Mark Twain audiobook.
Genre: adventure
When Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer stumble onto a mysterious balloon, they find themselves swept into a journey far beyond the Mississippi River. Narrated in Huck's plainspoken, observant voice, the story launches the boys - along with their loyal friend Jim - into an accidental voyage over the Atlantic and into the deserts and ancient wonders of North Africa and the Middle East. Tom, brimming with confidence and book-learned ideas about science, geography, and adventure tales, insists he can steer their fate with clever plans and big speeches. Huck, more practical and skeptical, watches events unfold with a mix of awe, worry, and sharp humor, while Jim tries to keep the group grounded as danger and uncertainty mount. As they drift over unfamiliar landscapes, face natural threats, and encounter people and places that challenge their assumptions, the trio must rely on courage, wit, and each other to survive. Both travel yarn and satire, this classic Twain sequel pokes fun at romantic adventure stories while delivering a fast-moving tale of friendship, mischief, and the perils of overconfidence.
Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 01
(00:18:43) Chapter 02
(00:32:34) Chapter 03
(00:48:00) Chapter 04
(00:55:35) Chapter 05
(01:09:36) Chapter 06
(01:20:02) Chapter 07
(01:33:18) Chapter 08
(01:50:19) Chapter 09
(02:01:59) Chapter 10
(02:15:14) Chapter 11
(02:33:34) Chapter 12
(02:51:45) Chapter 13
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Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge ~ Full Audiobook [family]
September 23, 2022
•611m
Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge audiobook.
Genre: family
Mary Mapes Dodge created an instant bestseller with 'Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates.' She wanted the book to be partly a book of travels and partly a domestic story. It is a tale written for children that adults also find interesting and uplifting. Dodge writes as if she is sending a series of letters from Holland to children in America, and her you-are-there perspective is aided by a nice attention to detail and vivid imagery.
The Brinkers are a poor but stoic family under a dark cloud - Raff, the man of the house, fell from the dikes while reinforcing them during a bad storm, and for ten years he has been in a vegetative state. With no steady income, the family's lot is grinding poverty. Despite their unfortunate circumstances, Hans and Gretel are cheerful children, yet always attentive to the needs of their mother and their present-but-not-really-there father. Their social standing is very low, but they both attract firm friends, even among the gentry, for their honesty, industry, and good-heartedness.
Then a glorious skating race is proposed for the town of Broek, with the prize a pair of silver skates for both the winning boy and girl. In the weeks leading up to the race, we follow the adventures of five of the local boys who are showing a visiting relative from England the sights of the Netherlands. Hans improbably meets the one man who might be able to heal his father, and somehow Hans finds a way to afford some skates so that he and Gretel can enter the race.
This all leads up to a dramatic, moving, and entirely satisfactory conclusion. 'Hans Brinker' hits a series of high notes and encourages children to cultivate and display their finer qualities.
Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 1
(00:07:38) Chapter 2
(00:16:54) Chapter 3
(00:36:03) Chapter 4
(00:46:48) Chapter 5
(01:00:34) Chapter 6
(01:15:11) Chapter 7
(01:24:19) Chapter 8
(01:32:26) Chapter 9
(01:44:18) Chapter 10
(02:02:32) Chapter 11
(02:21:56) Chapter 12
(02:38:27) Chapter 13
(02:45:57) Chapter 14
(02:53:21) Chapter 15
(03:04:31) Chapter 16
(03:19:10) Chapter 17
(03:31:21) Chapter 18
(03:41:38) Chapter 19
(03:56:18) Chapter 20
(04:09:16) Chapter 21
(04:23:31) Chapter 22
(04:29:29) Chapter 23
(04:52:56) Chapter 24
(04:59:42) Chapter 25
(05:11:34) Chapter 26
(05:23:34) Chapter 27
(05:29:45) Chapter 28
(05:55:14) Chapter 29
(06:10:03) Chapter 30
(06:23:05) Chapter 31
(06:34:17) Chapter 32
(06:47:32) Chapter 33
(07:00:51) Chapter 34
(07:07:35) Chapter 35
(07:14:28) Chapter 36
(07:23:41) Chapter 37
(07:32:58) Chapter 38
(07:43:14) Chapter 39
(07:50:49) Chapter 40
(08:00:58) Chapter 41
(08:12:00) Chapter 42
(08:28:38) Chapter 43
(08:45:25) Chapter 44
(09:18:42) Chapter 45
(09:34:36) Chapter 46
(09:40:15) Chapter 47
(09:50:52) Chapter 48
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