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  Betty Brown the St Giles Orange...

  Hannah More

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  Hannah More was born on February 2nd, 1745 at Fishponds in the parish of Stapleton, near Bristol. She was the fourth of five daughters. 
  The City of Bristol, at that time, was a centre for slave-trading and Hannah would, over time, become one of its staunchest critics.  
  She was keen to learn, possessed a sharp intellect and was assiduous in studying.  Hannah first wrote in 1762 with The Search after Happiness (by the mid-1780s some 10,000 copies had been sold). 
  In 1767 Hannah became engaged to William Turner.  After six years, with no wedding in sight, the engagement was broken off.  Turner then bestowed upon her an annual annuity of £200.  This was enough to meet her needs and set her free to pursue a literary career.   
  Her first play, The Inflexible Captive, was staged at Bath in 1775. The famous David Garrick himself produced her next play, Percy, in 1777 as well as writing both the Prologue and Epilogue for it.  It was a great success when performed at Covent Garden in December of that year.  
  Hannah turned to religious writing with Sacred Dramas in 1782; it rapidly ran through nineteen editions. These and the poems Bas-Bleu and Florio (1786) mark her gradual transition to a more serious and considered view of life. 
  Hannah contributed much to the newly-founded Abolition Society including, in February 1788, her publication of Slavery, a Poem recognised as one of the most important of the abolition period.   
  Her work now became more evangelical.  In the 1790s she wrote several Cheap Repository Tracts which covered moral, religious and political topics and were both for sale or distributed to literate poor people.  The most famous is, perhaps, The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain, describing a family of incredible frugality and contentment. Two million copies of these were circulated, in one year. 
  In 1789, she purchased a small house at Cowslip Green in Somerset. She was instrumental in setting up twelve schools in the area by 1800. 
  She continued to oppose slavery throughout her life, but at the time of the Abolition Bill of 1807, her health did not permit her to take as active a role in the movement as she had done in the late 1780s, although she maintained a correspondence with Wilberforce and others.  
  In July 1833, the Bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire passed in the House of Commons, followed by the House of Lords on August 1st. 
  Hannah More died on September 7th, 1833.

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  Chandragupta Maurya: Founder Of...

  Saurabh Kumar

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  Chandragupta Maurya, also known as Sandrakotos or Sandrokotos in Greek, was the founder and first ruler of the Maurya dynasty and is credited with founding the first pan-Indian empire. He established a vast centralized empire with the help of his guru and later minister Chanakya or Kautilya, details of whose functioning, culture, army and economy are well preserved in Kautilya's Arthashastra. The Maurya dynasty was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE. 

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  Overcoming Adversity - During...

  Gregory B. Thompson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. 
  **Overcoming Adversity: During Challenging Times — Emerging Stronger Amid Life's Struggles** 
   
  Life doesn't always follow the path we expect. Unexpected setbacks, personal struggles, and difficult seasons can challenge our confidence, faith, and sense of purpose. But adversity does not have to define the outcome of our story. 
   
  In *Overcoming Adversity*, Gregory B. Thompson explores the power of resilience, perseverance, faith, and personal growth. With an encouraging and reflective approach, this audiobook invites listeners to examine life's challenges through a renewed perspective and discover the strength to keep moving forward. 
   
  Whether you are navigating a setback, rebuilding after disappointment, or searching for motivation during uncertain times, this audiobook offers encouragement to face challenges with courage and determination. 
   
  **Your circumstances may test you, but they do not have to determine your future.** 
   
  Discover a message of hope, resilience, and the possibility of emerging stronger through life's struggles.

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  Daughter of a Thousand Stars - A...

  Hajah Kandeh

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  At twenty-three, Hajah Kandeh flees Sierra Leone carrying the trauma of abandonment, the shame of a dark family secret, and a deep desire to reconnect with her mother. Her journey takes her from the lush plains of Africa to the “promised land” of San Francisco, where she tries to make sense of the disparity between the two cultures and faces personal challenges that go beyond what she left behind. Daughter of a Thousand Stars is the true account of one woman’s unyielding will to survive—a story that shows us the strength of the human spirit even when stretched to the breaking point. Hajah dares us to believe in our capacity to overcome adversity and be a force for good in this world.

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  The Complete Novels and Essays...

  Mark Twain

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  What if laughter were the sharpest tool for telling the truth?
  
  The Complete Novels and Essays of Mark Twain brings together the full range of one of America's greatest writers and most original voices. Known for his wit, humor, and fearless honesty, Mark Twain captured the spirit, contradictions, and conscience of America like no other author.
  
  This comprehensive collection includes Twain's classic novels alongside his brilliant essays and reflections. His fiction explores boyhood, freedom, morality, and society along the Mississippi River and beyond, while his essays deliver satire, political insight, and unforgettable commentary on human nature.
  
  With clarity, humor, and moral force, Twain's writing entertains while challenging readers to think deeply about justice, hypocrisy, race, and personal integrity.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  All major novels by Mark Twain in one collection
  
  Sharp, humorous, and insightful essays and commentary
  
  Iconic works such as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
  
  A cornerstone of American literature and cultural history
  
  Studied worldwide and endlessly quoted, Mark Twain's work remains as relevant, funny, and powerful today as when it was first published.
  
  Laugh, reflect, and rediscover America's greatest storyteller. Buy now and experience the complete novels and essays of Mark Twain.

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  Bristol (Bristle) Boy and the...

  Robin Welch

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  Born in Bristol as World War Two came to an end, Robin Welch, allegedly the grandson of the inspiration for Beatrix Potter's 'Tailor of Gloucester', John Prichard, has had an exciting life, travelling to many parts of the world and living and working in Europe and Africa during a time of great social and technological change. 
  In the sixties, Robin took advantage of the free educational opportunities in the UK and went to grammar school, college and Bristol University, graduating in 1969 and beginning his career by teaching at Bristol primary schools, lecturing in French to adults and selling life insurance. 
  Keen to see more of the world, with ambitions to work overseas, he worked in Botswana and South Africa and moved from influential positions in education to senior positions in Africa and worldwide in the fast-developing TV businesses, particularly in the field of acquiring coverage of sporting events.

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