Local History

Frank Conroy first visited Nantucket with a gang of college friends in 1955. They came on a whim, and for Conroy it was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with this "small, relaxed oasis in the ocean." This audiobook, part travel diary, part memoir, is a hauntingly evocative and personal journey through Nantucket: its sweeping dunes, rugged moors, remote beaches, secret fishing spots, and hidden forests and cranberry bogs.

Cultural diversity and boundless creativity flourish within the vibrant tapestry of Boston's neighborhoods. It's a place where the cherished echoes of history effortlessly intertwine with the cadence of forward-thinking progress, where each street corner whispers its own narrative, inviting exploration and connection. At its core, Boston's essence is a harmonious dance of evolution and heritage—a dynamic city that continues to thrive while nurturing the cherished memories of yesteryears. It is a living testament to an enduring spirit that holds a permanent residence within the nation's heart.

This short work of Wilde's was written during his two year incarceration for "gross indecency". This work is a letter which sorts out his life, and his love toward Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde wrote this as a farewell letter to Douglas.

Union General William T. Sherman knew that if his forces could take Atlanta, it would deal a fatal blow to the South as a whole. Second only to Richmond in population size for Confederate states, Atlanta was a vital transportation hub - hence the name "Gate City of the Deep South." Drawing on personal letters, diaries, reports, and recollections, this full-cast audio drama tells the unforgettable story of Sherman's pivotal campaign. Based on the Time Life Books series Voices of the Civil War.

Dies Hörbuch versammelt sämtliche Galgenlieder Christian Morgensterns, darunter "Möwenlied", "Die Westküsten", "Der Werwolf", "Das Nasobem", "Das große Lalula", "Das ästhetische Wiesel" und viele mehr. 77 Perlen der absurd-komisch-tiefsinnigen Lyrik Morgensterns. Wunderbar!

"Stickeen.... pushed his head past my shoulders, looked down and across, then looked me in the face and began to mutter and whine; saying as plainly as if speaking with words, "Surely, you are not going into that awful place. "As the darkness of a freezing night approaches, an experienced American naturalist and a dog are trapped on an Alaskan Glacier. This is a true story, written by one of the United States' most famous naturalists and explorers.

As I write this, I have before me on my desk, propped up against the telephone, an old rag doll. Dear old Raggedy Ann! The same Raggedy Ann with which my mother played when a child. There she sits, a trifle loppy and loose-jointed, looking me squarely in the face in a straightforward, honest manner, a twinkle where her shoe-button eyes reflect the electric light. Evidently Raggedy has been to a tea party" today, for her face is covered with chocolate.

Long before talking toys that were best of friends came to the big screen there was an illustrator named Johnny Gruelle who encouraged imagination. He created a loveable set of siblings named Raggedy Anne and Andy who come to life when no one is looking. These are the stories of this duo along with their friends Uncle Clem, the French Doll, Henny, and Susan. They are visited by a rocking horse, the Easter Rabbit and Santa Claus.

The Stafford-Townsend feud began with an 1871 shootout in Columbus, Texas, followed by the deaths of the Stafford brothers in 1890. The second phase blossomed after 1898 with the assassination of Larkin Hope, and concluded in 1911 with the violent deaths of Marion Hope, Jim Townsend, and Will Clements, all in the space of one month.

Kellers wohl berühmteste Novelle: "Kleider machen Leute" über den armen Schneiderlehrling Wenzel Strapinski und eine folgenreiche Verwechslung. Strapinski wandert auf der Suche nach einer Anstellung verloren durch die Straßen. Der sehr auf sein Äußeres bedachte Schneider besitzt nicht mehr als eine einzige Garnitur edler Kleidung. Doch aufgrund seines edlen Aussehens wird er in der Stadt Goldach für einen polnischen Grafen gehalten.

Gottfried Keller wurde 1819 in Zürich geboren. Er starb 1890 ebenfalls in Zürich. "Kleider machen Leute" (1874) ist wohl die bekannteste Novelle Kellers aus dem Zyklus "Die Leute von Seldwyla". Zahlreiche Verfilmungen und Vertonungen hat das Werk erfahren. Keller vereint hier meisterlich komische Gesellschaftskritik mit einer poetischen Liebeshandlung. Als Satiriker nimmt Keller Eigen- und Standesdünkel ebenso aufs Korn wie Gutgläubigkeit und Unterwürfigkeit.

Frank Conroy first visited Nantucket with a gang of college friends in 1955. They came on a whim, and for Conroy it was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with this "small, relaxed oasis in the ocean." This book, part travel diary, part memoir, is a hauntingly evocative and personal journey through Nantucket: its sweeping dunes, rugged moors, remote beaches, secret fishing spots, and hidden forests and cranberry bogs. Admirers of Conroy’s classic and acclaimed memoir Stop-Time will again delight in what James Atlas called his "genius for close observation."

Unsolved Serial Killings by R. J. Parker is a fascinating glimpse into the mindsets of cold-blooded serial killers. Complete with F.B.I. stats, profile classifications, and psychotic windows to peer into, this book is about the most horrific of criminals. There are some great examples of unsolved murders that leave the listener wondering, did the killer, stop killing, die, or go to prison on unrelated charges? A spellbinding new audiobook from an author with investigator in his blood!

Throughout Teller County, history lovers can find abandoned towns and forgotten main streets that once bustled with life and commerce. Even before Teller was carved from surrounding counties, the scenic mountains and lucrative mines of the gold rush era brought thousands of settlers and attracted resort owners and tycoons eager to exploit the rich setting. Seemingly overnight, towns in the Cripple Creek District and other places popped up, flush with gold and people looking for opportunity. As the ore disappeared, the miners moved on in search of the next big lode.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater than a Tourist- Tunis, Tunisia by Bella Fraser offers the inside scoop on Tunis, Tunisia. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Hilton Head Island is a place that is filled with great history. An island that only a very few know exists. But it's an island that is very big, in the heart of its culture.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater than a Tourist- New Mexico, USA, by Jeff Christensen offers the inside scoop on America’s 47th state. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Eine Erzählung, die in den 1880er Jahren geschrieben, auf überraschend neuartige Weise die Frage nach der Identität stellt. Es geht um einen Mörder und dessen Gewissen. Regie: Nestor Xaidis

Women didn’t always have the rights and the possibilities that they do today. In the past, the basic human rights such as the right to vote, the right to reproduce, the right to work, to hold public office, to enter into legal contracts, to have equal rights in family law, the right to education, the right to be free from sexual violence, the right to own property, and so on were not available to women.

This serves as the third volume of a series covering the amazing 50 states. It looks at the facts about each state, its history, and interesting little tidbits of information about each. In this volume Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa are covered.