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  Comanche Conflict (Stonecroft...

  B.N. Rundell

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  BULLETS, BLOOD, DEATH AND VENGEANCE FILLED THE VALLEY AS BITTER ENEMIES CLASHED. 
  Gabe and company spent the winter with the Mouache Ute but the buffalo hunt was watched by a hunting party of Yaparuhka Comanche. That hunting party soon became a raiding party and the blood began to flow. 
  When the Northern Arapaho descend on the plains, the bitter enemies of the Comanche riled the warriors bent on vengeance to attack the Arapaho, and warriors died. But the cry for vengeance was directed at the white man and his people that were responsible for the deaths of Comanche warriors. 
  The quest for vengeance was misdirected and again the stench of death would fill the air.

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  The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

  Baroness Orczy

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  The sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel; The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a collection of short stories that all see Sir Percy Blakeney, AKA The Scarlet Pimpernel, thumb his nose at the bloodthirsty members of the Revolutionary Government of Paris, snatching innocent aristocrats from their clutches and the guillotine.  
  Written by the Baroness Orczy, and narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Tarzan of the Apes

  edgar rice burroughs

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  Step into the wild with Tarzan of the Apes, Edgar Rice Burroughs’s thrilling adventure about a man raised by apes and destined to become a legend. After being orphaned as a baby in the African jungle, Tarzan is taken in by a tribe of great apes who raise him as their own. Growing into a powerful, agile hunter, Tarzan must confront his human identity when he encounters the beautiful Jane Porter and learns about the world beyond the jungle. 
  Tarzan of the Apes is a timeless tale of survival, love, and self-discovery that has captivated readers for generations. Burroughs’s dynamic storytelling and vivid descriptions of the jungle create an unforgettable journey through a world where danger and adventure await at every turn. 
  Brought to life with a compelling narration, this audiobook captures the raw excitement and depth of Tarzan’s journey from wild to civilized. 
  Start listening to Tarzan of the Apes today, and explore the story of a true hero forged in the heart of the jungle!

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  A Chameleon - From their pens to...

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on 29th January 1860 in Taganrog, on the south coast of Russia.  
  His family life was difficult; his father was strict and over-bearing but his mother was a passionate story-teller, a subject Chekhov warmed to. As he later said; ‘our talents we got from our father, but our soul from our mother’.  
  At school Chekhov was distinctly average. At 16 his father mis-managed his finances and was declared bankrupt. His family fled to Moscow. Chekhov remained and eked out a living by various means, including writing and selling short sketches to newspapers, to finish his schooling. That completed and with a scholarship to Moscow University obtained he rejoined his family. 
  He was able to help support them by selling satirical sketches and vignettes of Russian lifestyles and gradually obtained further commissions. In 1884, he qualified as a physician and, although it earned him little, he often treated the poor for free, he was fond of saying ‘Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.’ 
  His own health was now an issue as he began to cough up blood, a symptom of tuberculosis.  Despite this his writing success enabled him to move the family into more comfortable accommodation.  
  Chekhov wrote over 500 short stories which included many, many classics including ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Lady with a Dog’.  His collection ‘At Dusk’ won him the coveted Pushkin Prize when was only 26.  
  He was also a major playwright beginning with the huge success of ‘Ivanov’ in 1887.   
  In 1892 Chekhov bought a country estate north of Moscow. Here his medical skills and money helped the peasants tackle outbreaks of cholera and bouts of famine. He also built three schools, a fire station and a clinic.  It left him with less time for writing but the interactions with real people gained him detailed knowledge about the peasantry and their living conditions for his stories.  
  His most famous work, ‘The Seagull’ was received disastrously at its premiere in St Petersburg. It was later restaged in Moscow to highlight its psychological aspects and was a huge success. It led to ‘Uncle Vanya’, ‘The Three Sisters’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’.  
  Chekhov suffered a major lung hemorrhage in 1897 while visiting Moscow. A formal diagnosis confirmed tuberculosis and the doctors ordered changes to his lifestyle.  
  Despite a dread of weddings the elusive literary bachelor quietly married the actress Olga Knipper, whom he had met at rehearsals for ‘The Seagull’, on 25th May 1901. 
  By May 1904 with his tuberculosis worsening and death imminent he set off for the German town of Badenweiler writing cheerful, witty letters to his family and assuring them his health was improving.  
  On 15th July 1904 Anton Chekhov died at Badenweiler.  He was 44.

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  Importance of Being Reliable The...

  Booker T. Washington

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  Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 - November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African American community and of the contemporary black elite. Washington was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. They were newly oppressed in the South by disenfranchisement and the Jim Crow discriminatory laws enacted in the post-Reconstruction Southern states in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING RELIABLE :I am going to call your attention this evening to a tendency of the people of our race which I had occasion to notice in the course of a visit recently made to certain portions of North Carolina and South Carolina.

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  Summer Boarders; or The Great...

  Josephine Van Tassel Bruorton

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  Introducing the captivating world of "Summer Boarders; or The Great Jewel Mystery" in its all-new digital audio book version! Immerse yourself in an enchanting tale of mystery, friendship, and adventure that will keep you hooked from the very first word to the final thrilling twist. 
   
  "Summer Boarders" takes you on an unforgettable journey to a picturesque countryside, where a group of diverse and intriguing characters come together for an eventful summer. As the story unfolds, you'll be drawn into a web of secrets, suspense, and a treasure hunt like no other! 
   
  Step into the shoes of the summer boarders and join them on their extraordinary quest to uncover the truth behind "The Great Jewel Mystery." As they stumble upon an ancient legend and hidden gems, you'll be transported into a world where every chapter unravels a new layer of intrigue and excitement. 
   
  Delight in the richly developed characters, each with their own quirks and personalities that will make you laugh, gasp, and empathize with their individual journeys. From the adventurous protagonist with a thirst for discovery to the enigmatic local guide with a mysterious past, you'll be engrossed in their lives and experiences. 
   
  Suspense and mystery permeate every chapter, and you'll find yourself engrossed in piecing together the clues as the thrilling plot thickens. Unravel the secrets of the past and witness the unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what comes next.

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