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    Eighteenth Century Poetry and Prose (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    1 hour 44 min

    A collection of prose and poetry written principally in the 18th Century. These works of world literature are written in the English language or are in English translation. ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Princeton and Wachusett Mountain

    Series series Images of America
    In 1632, after climbing up the face of a boulder near present-day Waltham and facing west toward Neipnett, Gov. John Winthrop sighted Wachusett Mountain rising against the setting sun. However, the idea of a town did not take hold until 1742, when the first settler, Joshua Wilder, arrived from Lancaster and established a tavern. By the mid-1800s, magnificent hotels and guesthouses dotted Princeton ... Read more

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  • Princeton, Massachusetts

    A History of its Villages

    Series series Brief History
    Nestled at the foot of Wachusett Mountain, Princeton has come a long way since the days when cows outnumbered its citizens. Today, within its small circumference, the town boasts four nationally registered historical districts. With anarray of styles from Colonial to Greek Revival, Richardsonian to Romanesque, its distinguished architectural landscape serves as a lasting reminder of the town's ... Read more

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    The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit (Unabridged)

    Unabridged

    1 hour 28 min

    In the enchanting realm of the Green Forest, where towering trees whispered secrets and sparkling streams danced, there lived an extraordinary rabbit named Jimmy. With his velvety ears, twitching nose, and a heart filled with boundless curiosity, Jimmy embarked on an unforgettable adventure that would forever change his life. As he ventured beyond the familiar paths, Jimmy encountered a cast of ... Read more

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    fishing the Atlantic in the Age of Sail

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  • Building the Mosquito Fleet

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  • The WPA Guide to Maine

    The Pine Tree State

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