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Kate Bonnet (Unabridged)

by Frank R. Stockton ...

Narrated by Herman Webb, Charles Waddell, Maureen Romon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

In the annals of piracy, the name Kate Bonnet stands out as an enigmatic figure. A woman of wealth and privilege, she defied societal norms to embark on a life of adventure and danger. Frank R. Stockton's "Kate Bonnet (Unabridged)" delves into the extraordinary tale of this female pirate. From her unconventional marriage to the notorious Captain Bonnet to her daring exploits on the high seas, ... Read more

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In the annals of piracy, the name Kate Bonnet stands out as an enigmatic figure. A woman of wealth and privilege, she defied societal norms to embark on a life of adventure and danger. Frank R. Stockton's "Kate Bonnet (Unabridged)" delves into the extraordinary tale of this female pirate. From her unconventional marriage to the notorious Captain Bonnet to her daring exploits on the high seas,
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Dreaming of Cockaigne

Medieval Fantasies of the Perfect Life

by Herman Pleij ...

Translated by Diane Webb ...

Imagine a dreamland where roasted pigs wander about with knives in their backs to make carving easy, where grilled geese fly directly into one's mouth, where cooked fish jump out of the water and land at one's feet. The weather is always mild, the wine flows freely, sex is readily available, and all people enjoy eternal youth.Such is Cockaigne. Portrayed in legend, oral history, and art, this ... Read more

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Imagine a dreamland where roasted pigs wander about with knives in their backs to make carving easy, where grilled geese fly directly into one's mouth, where cooked fish jump out of the water and land at one's feet. The weather is always mild, the wine flows freely, sex is readily available, and all people enjoy eternal youth.Such is Cockaigne. Portrayed in legend, oral history, and art, this
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The Great Stone of Sardis

by Frank R. Stockton, Bauer Books ...

Early futuristic "Adventure" tale written in 1897, depicting the —then— far-flung world of the year of 1947.Both Steam and Diesel Punk aficionados will love this! Like the cover says; it's "thoroughly MECHANICAL fun."The protagonist would make Edison jealous with his many gadgets and gizmos. ... Read more

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Early futuristic "Adventure" tale written in 1897, depicting the —then— far-flung world of the year of 1947.Both Steam and Diesel Punk aficionados will love this! Like the cover says; it's "thoroughly MECHANICAL fun."The protagonist would make Edison jealous with his many gadgets and gizmos.
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Great War Syndicate, The

by Frank R. Stockton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the spring of a certain year, not far from the close of the nineteenth century, when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in these relations might be looked for at any time, the fishing schooner Eliza ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the spring of a certain year, not far from the close of the nineteenth century, when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in these relations might be looked for at any time, the fishing schooner Eliza
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Works Of Frank R. Stockton. Illustrated.: The Bee-Man Of Orn, The Lady, Or The Tiger?, Buccaneers And Pirates Of Our Coasts, A Bicycle Of Cathay, Kate Bonnet, The Romance Of A Pirate's Daughter And Others (Mobi Collected Works)

by Frank R. Stockton ...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by illustrations and author biography.This Collection ... Read more

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This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by illustrations and author biography.This Collection
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Lady, or the Tiger?, The

by Frank R. Stockton ...

Narrated by Noah Blackstone ...

Unabridged

15 min

The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton is one of the most enduring short stories in American literature, celebrated for its ingenious open ending and its provocative exploration of human nature, love, jealousy, and justice.First published in 1882, this classic fable is set in a semi-barbaric kingdom where accused individuals must choose their fate by opening one of two doors—behind o... ... Read more

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The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton is one of the most enduring short stories in American literature, celebrated for its ingenious open ending and its provocative exploration of human nature, love, jealousy, and justice.First published in 1882, this classic fable is set in a semi-barbaric kingdom where accused individuals must choose their fate by opening one of two doors—behind o...
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The Associate Hermits

Enriched edition. A Whimsical Tale of Solitude and Companionship in 19th-Century America

by Frank R. Stockton, Trevor Bainbridge ...

In 'The Associate Hermits,' Frank R. Stockton masterfully blends humor and philosophical discourse within a narrative that explores the intersection of human companionship and solitude. Set against the backdrop of a rural, idyllic landscape, the novella tells the story of two men who, disillusioned with the complexities of society, decide to retreat into a hermit life. Stockton's distinctive ... Read more

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In 'The Associate Hermits,' Frank R. Stockton masterfully blends humor and philosophical discourse within a narrative that explores the intersection of human companionship and solitude. Set against the backdrop of a rural, idyllic landscape, the novella tells the story of two men who, disillusioned with the complexities of society, decide to retreat into a hermit life. Stockton's distinctive
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The Adventures of Captain Horn

by Frank R. Stockton ...

Early in the spring of the year 1884 the three-masted schooner Castor from San Francisco to Valparaiso was struck by a tornado off the coast of Peru. The storm which rose with frightful suddenness was of short duration but it left the Castor a helpless wreck. Her masts had snapped off and gone overboard her rudder-post had been shattered by falling wreckage and she was rolling in the trough of the ... Read more

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Early in the spring of the year 1884 the three-masted schooner Castor from San Francisco to Valparaiso was struck by a tornado off the coast of Peru. The storm which rose with frightful suddenness was of short duration but it left the Castor a helpless wreck. Her masts had snapped off and gone overboard her rudder-post had been shattered by falling wreckage and she was rolling in the trough of the
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Rudder Grange

by Frank R. Stockton ...

Rudder Grange by Frank R. Stockton is a satirical fiction novel that offers a humorous and insightful commentary on 19th-century American domestic life and social norms. Set in a rural setting, the book explores the dynamics of class and family relationships through a witty and satirical lens. Stockton, known for his sharp humor and wit, crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of ... Read more

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Rudder Grange by Frank R. Stockton is a satirical fiction novel that offers a humorous and insightful commentary on 19th-century American domestic life and social norms. Set in a rural setting, the book explores the dynamics of class and family relationships through a witty and satirical lens. Stockton, known for his sharp humor and wit, crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of
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Lady or the Tiger?, The

by Frank R. Stockton ...

Narrated by Cathy Dobson ...

Unabridged

21 min

"The Lady Or The Tiger?" is Frank R. Stockton's most famous work, first published in 1882. The semi-barbaric ruler of an ancient kingdom has devised an unusual method of justice. Offenders are placed in the arena of an amphitheatre where they must choose between two doors. Behind one is a hungry tiger and behind the other a beautiful woman whom they will marry. Their fate is left entirely to ... Read more

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"The Lady Or The Tiger?" is Frank R. Stockton's most famous work, first published in 1882. The semi-barbaric ruler of an ancient kingdom has devised an unusual method of justice. Offenders are placed in the arena of an amphitheatre where they must choose between two doors. Behind one is a hungry tiger and behind the other a beautiful woman whom they will marry. Their fate is left entirely to
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The Lady, or the Tiger?

by Frank R. Stockton ...

The short story takes place in a land ruled by a semi-barbaric king. Some of the king's ideas are progressive, but others cause people to suffer. One of the king's innovations is the use of a public trial by ordeal as an agent of poetic justice, with guilt or innocence decided by the result of chance. A person accused of a crime is brought into a public arena and must choose one of two doors. ... Read more

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The short story takes place in a land ruled by a semi-barbaric king. Some of the king's ideas are progressive, but others cause people to suffer. One of the king's innovations is the use of a public trial by ordeal as an agent of poetic justice, with guilt or innocence decided by the result of chance. A person accused of a crime is brought into a public arena and must choose one of two doors.
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The Adventures of Captain Horn

by Frank R. Stockton ...

The Adventures of Captain Horn is an 1895 adventure novel by Frank R. Stockton that was the third-best selling book in the United States in 1895. A sequel, Mrs. Cliff's Yacht, was released in 1897. ... Read more

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The Adventures of Captain Horn is an 1895 adventure novel by Frank R. Stockton that was the third-best selling book in the United States in 1895. A sequel, Mrs. Cliff's Yacht, was released in 1897.
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