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  A Pair of Silk Stockings

  Kate Chopin

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  Kate Chopin is a widely considered a forerunner to the feminist authors of the twentieth century. Focusing on themes of race and gender, her short stories largely center on life in rural Louisiana. In “A Pair of Silk Stockings,” a young woman unexpected finds herself with fifteen dollars. Inspired by her newfound wealth, she ignores her natural impulses and indulges in a day of luxurious abandon. A wistful rumination on loss and the illusion of control, “A Pair of Silk Stockings” is Chopin at her absolute best.

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  The Bowmen

  ARTHUR MACHEN

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  Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and mystic, best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy and horror fiction.'The Bowmen' is perhaps the most famous of Machen's tales. It is the iconic story of an incident from the First World War trenches. Faced with inevitable death and defeat, a battalion of English soldiers is saved by the mysterious and miraculous intervention of Saint George and a company of English bowmen who had last fought at Agincourt.A Red Door Consulting production.

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  Short Story Collection Vol 035

  Various Various

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  A collection of 20 short works of fiction in the public domain chosen and read by a group of LibriVox members.

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  Steep Trails (Excerpts)

  John Muir

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  These four excerpts, from the writings of John Muir, document his naturalist studies in a number of different settings. These highly descriptive stories detail his expeditions in the rugged outdoors. His documented studies led him to an awe of the natural splendors of the earth, and eventually to a position of preservation. His direct activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley and other wilderness areas. 
  Four Excerpts are included: 
  A Geologists Winter Walk 
  A Perilous Night on Shasta Summit 
  Nevada's Dead Towns 
  People and Towns of Puget Sound

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  Batey Ascending

  Nico Pengin

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  “A unique science fiction novel about a sports event that is popular in a dystopian future… Strongly recommended for teenagers and adults as well.” – Amazon Reviewer 
  “I really enjoyed the story and am now waiting for MORE. A highly recommended read." – Vision Quest 
  Experience the thrill of Batey Ascending like never before with our immersive audiobook. Narrated by talented voice actors and enhanced with sound effects and music, this cinematographic-like production guarantees one full hour of pure, high-quality entertainment you can't miss. 
  But don't just take our word for it. Listeners have raved about Batey Ascending, calling it a "unique science fiction novel about a sports event that is popular in a dystopian future" and a "highly recommended read." 
  Join Nico, a plucky young sports player with a dream of making it big in the futuristic game of Batey, as he battles against teams of cyborgs and genetically modified opponents in a high-stakes tournament. Will his ragtag team of ordinary boys be able to come out on top against all odds? Find out in this imaginative and engaging speculative fiction story that's packed with action, drama, and suspense. 
  Perfect for kids and teens who love reading about sports, sci-fi, and adventure, Batey Ascending offers thought-provoking perspectives and fun themes that are sure to keep them engaged. Don't miss out on this audio adventure.Get your copy now and join the excitement!

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  Captiva Breeze

  Ed Robinson

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  Florida's government is building a bridge to North Captiva Island, which will ultimately result in a second bridge to Cayo Costa. Breeze takes action as only he can. He finds himself in an unlikely alliance with the governor as a result.He's given another assignment that appears to be out of his league. Can he pull it off, or will it be his downfall?

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