The Mystery of the Chinese Ring by Andy ADAMS ( - ) Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction Read by: Peter Thomlinson in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - A Mysterious Gift 00:08:05 - 02 - Beware, Biff! 00:14:34 - 03 - Under Chinese Eyes 00:26:45 - 04 - A Fortune Cooky 00:39:53 - 05 - Jack Hudson 00:49:05 - 06 - Interrupted Message 01:03:01 - 07 - A 'spirited' Box 01:12:16 - 08 - Still Missing 01:25:18 - 09 - Into the Jungle 01:34:41 - 10 - The Barrier 01:48:56 - 11 - Inside China 02:02:08 - 12 - Shooting the Yangtze Rapids 02:14:33 - 13 - The First Clue 02:29:29 - 14 - The Circling Plane 02:40:35 - 15 - Bandits! 02:50:57 - 16 - Strange Discovery 02:59:56 - 17 - A Red Hot Lead 03:11:29 - 18 - The House of Kwang 03:23:22 - 19 - Uncle Charlie's Story 03:35:58 - 20 - Muscles 'Muscles' In 03:44:14 - 21 - Out of the Frying Pan 03:53:41 - 22 - Hong Kong and Points East The Mystery of the Chinese Ring is an exotic adventure story and is set in locations such as Burma and China, with the historical and political ramifications which applied to the mid Twentieth Century and still ring true in the early 21st Century. What is the purpose of the ring? What is the significance of the letter 'K'? Why the interest in a sixteen year old boy going to visit a relative in Burma? Why are family dynasties so important, and why the secrecy concerning their survival?This is an audiobook that will find eager listeners from the ages of about ten to octogenarians, male and female, and also those enjoying adventure stories with many twists and turns. The author, Andy Adams, was a well known writer of cowboy books which are thought to be the best in that genre, and his Biff Brewster books, of which he wrote three, are likewise highly regarded. As the main hero is aged sixteen, this story will find resonances in all those that are young in heart, and is an entertaining book in its own right. - Summary by Peter thomlinson More information: http://librivox.org/the-mystery-of-the-chinese-ring-by-andy-adams/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

American Men of Action by Burton Egbert STEVENSON (1872 - 1962) Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography Read by: William Tomcho in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 20 - Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 1 00:21:01 - 21 - Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 2 00:48:18 - 22 - Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 3 01:09:13 - 23 - Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 4 In this book, Burton Egbert Stevenson writes a brief biography of some of the most noteworthy men in American history. He begins at the very beginning of the history of America with Christopher Columbus and proceeds forward with the story of people who made America what it is today by their respective vocations. It is interesting to note that the vast majority of the subjects started in poverty and excelled financially and in stature.He makes something that could be very dull, a very readable and enjoyable book. (Summary by William Tomcho) More information: http://librivox.org/american-men-of-action-by-burton-egbert-stevenson/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

Beowulf by UNKNOWN ( - ), translated by Francis Barton GUMMERE (1855 - 1919) Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, Poetry Read by: Kara Shallenberg, Karen Savage, Jim Mowatt, Peter Yearsley, Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011), Denny Sayers (d. 2015), Kirsten Ferreri in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - Chapter 01 00:17:01 - 02 - Chapter 02 00:35:15 - 03 - Chapter 03 00:49:14 - 04 - Chapter 04 01:08:00 - 05 - Chapter 05 01:34:07 - 06 - Chapter 06 02:06:15 - 07 - Chapter 07 02:41:05 - 08 - Chapter 08 Beowulf. [Translated by Francis Barton Gummere].This is a short but beautiful book, and the Gummere translation really captures the feel of the Old English. Beowulf tells the story of a mysterious young warrior who saves the Spear-Danes from the terrible monster Grendel and his venomous mother. Long a mainstay of English Literature 101 courses at universities around the world, it is not only one of the oldest, but one of the most exciting English folktales ever invented. (Summary by Caeristhiona) More information: http://librivox.org/beowulf/

Tea Drinking In 18th-Century America: Its Etiquette And Equipage by Rodris ROTH (1931 - 2000) Genre(s): Family & Relationships, History , Early Modern Read by: David Wales in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00 - Author's Introduction 00:01:37 - 01 - Part 1 00:26:22 - 02 - Part 2 00:52:28 - 03 - Part 3 The title of this 1961 Smithsonian Institution bulletin says it all. 'In 18th-century America, the pleasant practice of taking tea at home was an established social custom with a recognized code of manners and distinctive furnishings. Pride was taken in a correct and fashionable tea table whose equipage included much more than teapot, cups, and saucers. It was usually the duty of the mistress to make and pour the tea; and it was the duty of the guests to be adept at handling a teacup and saucer and to provide social ‘chitchat.'' The author was assistant curator of cultural history in the United States National Museum, Smithsonian Institution. The printed version has numerous interesting pictures and illustrations as well as informative end notes. - Summary by Author's Introduction and david waltes More information: http://librivox.org/tea-drinking-in-18th-century-america-its-etiquette-and-equipage-by-rodris-roth/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)