The Life of Washington, Volume 2 by John James MARSHALL (1755 - 1835) Genre(s): War & Military, Biography & Autobiography, History Read by: Jim Locke in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - Chapter 1 01:02:27 - 02 - Chapter 2 01:45:52 - 03 - Chapter 3 02:36:41 - 04 - Chapter 4 03:06:42 - 05 - Chapter 5 04:14:56 - 06 - Chapter 6 05:17:00 - 07 - Chapter 7 05:54:39 - 08 - Chapter 8 06:29:29 - 09 - Chapter 9 Volume 2 of The Life begins with some early biography, but moves quickly to Washington's military career as a colonel in the battles against the French in Canada until the cessation of his tenure, after which he marries and appears to settle down. But, of course he is called to lead the troops fighting in the revolution against England about which leadership the remaining of Volume 2 is dedicated to the point of the American rejection of England's Plan for Reconciliation. More information: https://librivox.org/the-life-of-washington-volume-2-by-john-james-marshall/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

Coffee Break Collection 010 - War and Conflict by VARIOUS ( - ) Genre(s): General Fiction, Short Stories Read by: Son of the Exiles, Rosslyn Carlyle, Patrick Wallace, Winston Tharp, Garth Burton, DomBombadil, Rosie, David Mack, Bellona Times, Olivereading, Bill Mosley in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - A Droving Yarn 00:08:30 - 02 - The Second Comfort Of Whoring - Answer'd 00:10:17 - 03 - Lepanto 00:20:18 - 04 - To Lucasta, Going to the Wars 00:21:39 - 05 - A March in the Ranks Hard-Prest and the Road Unknown 00:24:55 - 06 - Fall In, My Men, Fall In 00:28:08 - 07 - A Speculation on English History 00:42:48 - 08 - The Anti-Slavery Alphabet 00:49:44 - 09 - Chapter IV, Book I of 'The Adventurous Simplicissimus' 00:56:35 - 10 - The Bronckhorst Divorce Case 01:07:55 - 11 - Two Military Executions 01:13:44 - 12 - Sentry 01:16:41 - 13 - The Battles of Lewes and Evesham 01:27:12 - 14 - Recrudescence of South's Intolerance 01:38:28 - 15 - Selections From Childe Harold's Pilgrimage 01:42:40 - 16 - Sumter; A Ballad of 1861 01:50:36 - 17 - The Hero And Tin Soldiers 02:00:31 - 18 - Extract from the Life of Adam Martindale 02:14:39 - 19 - The Ordered Away 02:19:21 - 20 - Thinking Of The Soldiers This is the tenth collection of our 'coffee break' series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for work/study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for this collection is 'war and conflict' - From battles to pub brawls to divorce, studying human conflict has produced some of the most powerful pieces of writing. Summary by Rosie More information: http://librivox.org/coffee-break-collection-010-war-and-conflict-by-various/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

El cocinero de su majestad. Memorias del tiempo de Felipe III by Manuel Fernández y González (1821 - 1888) Genre(s): Historical Fiction Read by: Tux in Spanish Chapters: 00:00:00 - 33 - 33 - XXXIII El suplicio de Tántalo. 00:34:00 - 34 - 34 - XXXIV En que se explicará algo de lo obscuro del capítulo anterior, y se verá cómo doña Clara encontró un pretexto para favorecer el amor de Juan Montiño, á pesar de todos los pesares. 00:43:20 - 35 - 35 - XXXV De cómo Quevedo, sin decir nada al rey, le hizo creer que le había dicho mucho. 00:58:51 - 36 - 36 - XXXVI De cómo el padre Aliaga puso de nuevo su corazón y la virtud á prueba. 01:19:32 - 37 - 37 - XXXVII De cómo el diablo iba enredando cada vez más los sucesos. 01:26:12 - 38 - 38 - XXXVIII De lo que vió y de lo que no vió el tío Manolillo siguiendo á los que seguían al cocinero mayor. 01:46:57 - 39 - 39 - XXXIX De cómo Quevedo conoció prácticamente la verdad del refrán: el que espera desespera. 02:01:12 - 40 - 40 - XL De cómo el noble bastardo se creyó presa de un sueño. 02:09:32 - 41 - 41 - XLI De cómo Quevedo se quedó á su vez sin entender al rey. 02:21:09 - 42 - 42 - XLII De cómo don Juan Téllez Girón se encontró más vivo que nunca cuando más pensaba en morir. 02:45:30 - 43 - 43 - XLIII Continúan los trabajos del cocinero mayor. 03:08:49 - 44 - 44 - XLIV Lo que se puede hacer en dos horas con mucho dinero. 03:22:32 - 45 - 45 - XLV En que el autor presenta, porque no ha podido presentarle antes, un nuevo personaje. 03:41:44 - 46 - 46 - XLVI De cómo la Providencia empezaba á castigar á los bribones. 03:51:07 - 47 - 47 - XLVII De lo perjudicial que puede ser la etiqueta de palacio en algunas ocasiones. 04:00:14 - 48 - 48 - XLVIII De cómo muchas veces los hombres no reparan en el crimen aunque sus vestigios sean patentes. 04:06:59 - 49 - 49 - XLIX De cómo la duquesa de Gandía tuvo un susto mucho mayor del que le habían dado Los miedos de San Antón. 04:24:32 - 50 - 50 - L De cómo don Francisco de Quevedo quiso dar punto á uno de sus asuntos. 04:36:29 - 51 - 51 - LI En que encontramos de nuevo al héroe de nuestro cuento. 04:51:07 - 52 - 52 - LII De cómo empezó á ser otro el cocinero mayor. 04:58:58 - 53 - 53 - LIII En que se deja ver en claro el bufón del rey. 05:28:49 - 54 - 54 - LIV Cómo saben mentir las mujeres. 05:55:25 - 55 - 55 - LV Quevedo visto por uno de sus lados. 06:23:39 - 56 - 56 - LVI Primera parte: En que el autor retrocede para contar lo que no ha contado antes. More information: https://librivox.org/el-cocinero-de-su-majestad-by-fernandez-y-gonzalez/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

Eastern Stories and Legends by Marie Louise SHEDLOCK (1854 - 1935) Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales Read by: Max Hollway in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - The Hare that ran away 00:04:59 - 02 - The Monkey and the Crocodile 00:09:23 - 03 - The Spirit that lived in a Tree 00:14:23 - 04 - The Hare that was not afraid to die 00:20:35 - 05 - The Parrot that fed his Parents 00:26:55 - 06 - The Man who worked to give Alms 00:31:33 - 07 - The King who saw the Truth 00:37:10 - 08 - The Bull that demanded fair Treatment 00:42:46 - 09 - The Bull that proved his Gratitude 00:48:01 - 10 - The Horse that held out to the End 00:53:50 - 11 - The Monkey that saved the Herd 00:58:05 - 12 - The Mallard that asked for too much 01:00:14 - 13 - The Merchant who overcame all Obstacles 01:05:17 - 14 - The Elephant that was honored in Old Age 01:08:40 - 15 - The Faithful Friend 01:12:00 - 16 - The Hawk and the Osprey 01:17:00 - 17 - Grandmother's golden Dish 01:23:27 - 18 - The Elephant that spared Life 01:29:17 - 19 - How the Antelope was caught 01:32:41 - 20 - The Banyan Deer 01:40:24 - 21 - The Pupil who taught his Teacher 01:44:43 - 22 - The Man who told a Lie 01:49:57 - 23 - The Crow that thought it knew 01:53:57 - 24 - The Judas Tree 01:56:18 - 25 - The River-fish and the Money 02:01:31 - 26 - The Dreamer in the Wood 02:04:32 - 27 - The Rice Measure 02:09:59 - 28 - The Poisonous Trees 02:13:49 - 29 - The well-trained Elephant 02:19:56 - 30 - The wise Physician A collection of ancient myths, legends and fairy-tales. Each story is a timeless adventure featuring a hero who is sometimes a man, animal or reincarnated Buddha. The short stories are life lessons presented in a humorous lighthearted nature. They will appeal to young and old alike as they have for centuries past. More information: https://librivox.org/eastern-stories-and-legends-by-marie-louise-shedlock/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)