Our Little English Cousin by Blanche McManus ~ Full Audiobook [history]

Our Little English Cousin by Blanche McManus audiobook. Genre: history In Our Little English Cousin, Blanche McManus invites young listeners into the turn-of-the-century world of Edith Howard, a bright English girl growing up beside the River Thames. Guided by family, friends, and a watchful governess, Edith turns ordinary days into a rolling series of small expeditions that open a window onto English life: garden teas, boat rides, and countryside drives, followed by visits to places whose names echo with history. As Edith ventures to Hampton Court, Richmond, and Kew Gardens, and later into the great swirl of London, she discovers that castles, abbeys, and city streets are not just landmarks but living stories. Along the way she meets cousins and companions, balances lessons with play, and learns the habits and traditions that shape her nation, from pageantry and public ceremonies to the quiet rules of manners at home. Warm, observant, and illustrated by the author, this book blends gentle narrative with vivid cultural detail, making England feel both unfamiliar and oddly close - like family across the sea. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:13:51) Chapter 02 (00:26:32) Chapter 03 (00:40:12) Chapter 04 (00:49:00) Chapter 05 (01:04:49) Chapter 06 (01:11:52) Chapter 07 (01:19:29) Chapter 08 (01:25:08) Chapter 09 (01:32:32) Chapter 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices