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LibriVox Classics
by Billy Donny
The volunteer narrators of Librivox read from the best authors.
Episodes
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How To Be A Hermit, Or, A Bachelor Keeps House
LibriVox recording of How To Be A Hermit, Or, A Bachelor Keeps House by Will Cuppy. Read in English by Mark Harrington. American humorist Will Cuppy writes this humorous narrative of his living alone in a shack on Jones's Island, off Long Island, New York, in the 1920s.... This item belongs to:...
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Selected Articles on Russia: History, Description and Politics
LibriVox recording of Selected Articles on Russia: History, Description and Politics by Clara Elizabeth Fanning. Read in English by Ted Lienhart. In 1917, events in Russia dominated global headlines as World War I gave way to revolution and communists seized control of the country.... This item...
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The Nest of Spears
LibriVox recording of The Nest of Spears by Frank W. Boreham. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. Frank W. Boreham was a Baptist preacher from England who spent many years in New Zealand and Australia, but also traveled extensively in the U.S.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio.…
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The Adventure Club With The Fleet
LibriVox recording of The Adventure Club With The Fleet by Ralph Henry Barbour. Read in English by Howard Skyman. This novel by Ralph Henry Barbour depicts the adventures of Steve Chapman and Joe Ingersol.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the following types:...
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Saragossa: A Story of Spanish Valor
LibriVox recording of Saragossa: A Story of Spanish Valor by Benito Pérez Galdós. (Translated by Minna Caroline Smith.) Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. Touted as an equal with Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, Benito Pérez Galdós is an enormously important Spanish author.... This item...
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Three Girl Chums at Laurel Hall or The Mystery of the School by the Lake
LibriVox recording of Three Girl Chums at Laurel Hall or The Mystery of the School by the Lake by May Hollis Barton. Read in English by NLizer. Three inseparable girls, school chums that begin boarding school.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the following…
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How the Other Half Lives
LibriVox recording of How the Other Half Lives by Jacob A. Riis. Read in English by Tom Shoesmith. Jacob Riis was a Danish photojournalist whose groundbreaking book documented the lives and struggles of working people – many of them recent immigrants – in New York in the late 1880s.... This item...
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History of the Incas
LibriVox recording of History of the Incas by Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. The author was commissioned in 1572 by the Viceroy of Peru to write this History of the Incas for King Philip II, as justification for the violent conquest of the Inca Empire.... This...
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Commentary on the Gospel of St. John, Part 2
LibriVox recording of Commentary on the Gospel of St. John, Part 2 by St. John Chrysostom. Read in English by InTheDesert. John, called, for at least the last twelve centuries Chrysostom (golden-mouthed), was the brightest ornament of the ancient Greek churches.... This item belongs to:...
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Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 7
LibriVox recording of Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 7 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne. Read in English by David Cole. Memoirs written by Napoleon's private secretary, "a work based on years of intimate friendship and professional association - Summary by Gillian Hendrie For…
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Openings in the Old Trail
LibriVox recording of Openings in the Old Trail by Bret Harte. Read in English by Mark Leder. Nine short stories by Bret Harte who, in 1870, was the highest paid author in the U.S. Was he "a whispering pine of the Sierras, transplanted to Fifth Avenue", as Andrew Carnegie would have it, or was…
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Serenade
LibriVox volunteers bring you 10 recordings of Serenade by Aubrey De Vere . This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 4, 2026. Aubrey Thomas de Vere was an Irish poet and critic. - Summary by Wikipedia For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD...
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Household Words Issue 14
LibriVox recording of Household Words Issue 14 by Charles Dickens. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry V: "Familiar in his mouth as household words."…
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Darkwater: Voices From Within the Veil
LibriVox recording of Darkwater: Voices From Within the Veil by W. E. B. Du Bois. Read in English by Tom Shoesmith. W. E.B. Du Bois, one of the greatest voices of the American experience, was born just after the end of the Civil War, was the first black American to earn a Ph.D.... This item…
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Our Little Roman Cousin of Long Ago
LibriVox recording of Our Little Roman Cousin of Long Ago by Julia Darrow Cowles. Read in English by Emily Madill. This book takes place in ancient Rome, following a child in a Roman family and exploring home life, social structure, and customs.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This...
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St. Paul the Hero
LibriVox recording of St. Paul the Hero by Rufus Jones. Read in English by Ron Altman. The life and times of the man who has been called the "greatest apostle of them all". Beginning with his early boyhood and progressing through his education as a Pharisee, his conversion to Christianity and his...
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Judgement of Martin Bucer Concerning Divorce
LibriVox recording of Judgement of Martin Bucer Concerning Divorce by Martin Bucer. (Translated by John Milton.) Read in English by InTheDesert. In his thirty-fifth year, [John Milton] entered into the marriage state, at Whitsuntide, 1643, with Mary, the daughter of Richard Powell, of...
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U.S. Navy Cook-Book (1920)
LibriVox recording of U.S. Navy Cook-Book (1920) by U. S. Naval Institute. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. The U. S. Navy Cook-Book is a guide published by the United States Naval Institute. Unlike many cookbooks, this one provides recipes and techniques for cooking for large groups and…
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Kitty Carter, Canteen Girl
LibriVox recording of Kitty Carter, Canteen Girl by Ruby Lorraine Radford. Read in English by Luka. "Kitty Carter, Canteen Girl" by Ruby Lorraine Radford follows Kitty's journey in the Canteen Corps, where she uncovers mysteries, faces challenges, and learns the true meaning of service during…
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Die Entdeckung der Erde
LibriVox recording of Die Entdeckung der Erde by Jules Verne. Read in German by LibriVox Volunteers. Dies ist der erste Teil von einer 3-teiligen wissenschaftlichen Serie, die von der Geschichte der Geographie und Entdeckungsreisen handelt.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item...
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I Canti (Versione 2)
LibriVox recording of I Canti by Giacomo Leopardi. Read in Italian by Pier. La raccolta delle principali opere in versi di Giacomo Leopardi. Il testo di riferimento è una storica edizione scolastica e di commento dei Canti leopardiani, pubblicata dalla casa editrice G.C.... This item belongs to:...
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A Doll's House
LibriVox recording of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen. (Translated by R. Farquharson Sharp.) Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. A famous social-problem play, in fact being noted as the first of its kind, this play deals with the life of Torvald and Nora Helmer as they spend the Christmas...
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Orlando Inamorato
LibriVox recording of Orlando Inamorato by Matteo Maria Boiardo. (Translated by Robert Tofte.) Read in English by Thomas A. Copeland. This black-letter document from 1592 consists of the first three cantos of Book One of the Italian romance-epic of the same name of the preceding century.... This...
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The Young Buglers
LibriVox recording of The Young Buglers by G. A. Henty. Read in English by Timothy. Two brothers, Tom and Peter Scudamore, enter the army after their father dies. While serving with Lord Wellington, they defeat their antagonist, Nunez.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has...
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The Wall
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of The Wall by Abbie Farwell Brown. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for September 20, 2026. Brown was active in New England literary life. She edited the 20-volume Young Folks Library for the publisher Hall and Locke.... This item belongs to:...
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In a Yellow Wood
LibriVox recording of In a Yellow Wood by Gore Vidal. Read in English by PhyllisV. Dive into Gore Vidal's sharp satire, "In a Yellow Wood," a timeless exploration of wealth and the upper class. Set against the backdrop of the stockbroker world, this literary work offers a biting social commentary...
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A Hive of Busy Bees (Dramatic Reading)
LibriVox recording of A Hive of Busy Bees (Dramatic Reading) by Effie Mae Hency Williams. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. The children Don and Joyce spend their summer vacation on their grandparent's farm.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the following...
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Consolación a Helvia
LibriVox recording of Consolación a Helvia by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. (Translated by Francisco Navarro y Calvo.) Read in Spanish by Epachuko. Escrito de Séneca hacia su madre, Helvia, en el que argumenta que no existen razones para que sufra porque él tenga que marchar al destierro.... This item...
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The Castle of Al Waled
LibriVox volunteers bring you 7 recordings of The Castle of Al Waled by William Gibson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for September 27, 2026. This Weekly Poem is taken from Poems of Places: An Anthology in 31 Volumes.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the...
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Masterpieces of Mystery: Mystic-Humorous Stories
LibriVox recording of Masterpieces of Mystery: Mystic-Humorous Stories by Mark Twain; Guy de Maupassant; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Algernon Blackwood; Lafcadio Hearn; Théophile Gautier; E. F. Benson; Arthur Machen; Brander Matthews; Fitz-James O'Brien; Chester Bailey Fernald.... This item belongs…
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Whiteoaks
LibriVox recording of Whiteoaks by Mazo De la Roche. Read in English by Atul Sharma. Whiteoaks (aka Whiteoaks of Jalna) is the second book in a series of 16 novels written between 1927 and 1960 by the Canadian writer Mazo de la Roche.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has...
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Blue Lights: Hot Work in the Soudan
LibriVox recording of Blue Lights: Hot Work in the Soudan by R. M. Ballantyne. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. This book tells the tale of Miles Milton, a runaway from home who enlists as a soldier and fights in the British campaign in the Sudan.... This item belongs to:...
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The Happy Family
LibriVox recording of The Happy Family by B. M. Bower. Read in English by Tom Penn. Cowboys relax and have fun in slack moments between roundups. Sometimes fun is joshin’ folks, telling lies and being believed, or telling the truth and being pegged a worthless liar.... This item belongs to:...
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Tessa, Our Little Italian Cousin
LibriVox recording of Tessa, Our Little Italian Cousin by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. This is a novel for children which was written in the early 20th century.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the following types…
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Cream of the Jug: An Anthology of Humorous Stories
LibriVox recording of Cream of the Jug: An Anthology of Humorous Stories by Various. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. A collection of free-standing humorous short stories written by famous as well as more obscure authors: I'm in a Hurry by William Hazlett Upson The Custody of the Pumpkin…
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The Rover Boys on The Farm
LibriVox recording of The Rover Boys on The Farm by Arthur M. Winfield. Read in English by Nancy Gorgen. In this 12th installment of The Rover Boys, the story follows the Rover brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam—as they break from daily school life to visit the family farm.... This item belongs to:...
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The Blind Spot
LibriVox recording of The Blind Spot by Homer Eon Flint; Austin Hall. Read in English by cyndajm. Science Fiction serialized starting in 1921. Mysterious interdimensional doorway connecting different worlds provide the background for philosophical adventure.... This item belongs to:...
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Short Poetry Collection 280
LibriVox recording of Short Poetry Collection 280 by Various. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. This is a collection of 33 poems read in English by LibriVox volunteers during September 2026. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or...
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Reisen. 1. Band, Südamerika
LibriVox recording of Reisen. 1. Band, Südamerika by Friedrich Gerstäcker. Read in German by Katharina21. Friedrich Gerstäcker ist ein Autor aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, der viele Reisen in weite Teile der Welt machte.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the following...
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Torquemada en la hoguera
LibriVox recording of Torquemada en la hoguera by Benito Pérez Galdós. Read in Spanish by Epachuko. Torquemada en la hoguera es la obra que inicia la tetralogía de Las novelas de Torquemada. Según algunos académicos el personaje más elaborado de la producción galdosiana.... This item belongs to:...
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The Monster of Grammont
LibriVox recording of The Monster of Grammont by George Goodchild. Read in English by Gerald Moe. The Monster of Grammont is a mystery thriller novel by British author George Goodchild, set in a haunted French château where a mysterious "monster" terrorizes the inhabitants, leading to murder and…
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Resurrección
LibriVox recording of Resurrección by Leo Tolstoy. (Translated by Augusto Riera.) Read in Spanish by Mongope. El príncipe Neklindoff forma parte del jurado de un tribunal en Rusia y entre los que van a ser juzgados reconoce a Katiuscha una mujer, pobre, que vivía con sus tías y que en su...
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Only a Dog; a Story of the Great War
LibriVox recording of Only a Dog; a Story of the Great War by Bertha Whitridge Smith. Read in English by Barry Eads. The touching true story of the faithfulness of an Irish Terrier as told through the eyes of the dog.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the...
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Consolación a Marcia
LibriVox recording of Consolación a Marcia by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. (Translated by Francisco Navarro y Calvo.) Read in Spanish by Epachuko. Esta obra fue escrita por Séneca para una conocida suya, Marcia, que guardó un luto de tres años por la muerte de su hijo.... This item belongs to:...
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The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure
LibriVox recording of The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure by Gerald Breckenridge. Read in English by KirksVoice. Captured by a hidden Inca tribe in the Andes, the boys win the prince's trust, use their portable radio to contact the outside world, and help the tribe evacuate after a...
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A Broken Blossom Vol. 1
LibriVox recording of A Broken Blossom Vol. 1 by Florence Marryat. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. The first of 3 volumes of a novel by Florence Marryat. She was renowned for her association with 19th century spiritualism.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files…
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In Our Time (1925 Edition)
LibriVox recording of In Our Time (1925 Edition) by Ernest Hemingway. Read in English by KevinS. The first edition of Hemingway's In Our Time was a small collection of 18 short untitled vignettes, published in a very small run in France in 1924.... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This...
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Heroes of the Plains
LibriVox recording of Heroes of the Plains by J. W. Buel. Read in English by Barry Eads. Lives and wonderful adventures of Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill, Kit Carson, Capt. Payne, Capt. Jack, Texas Jack, California Joe, and other celebrated Indian fighters, scouts, hunters and guides: including a true…
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The French Powder Mystery
LibriVox recording of The French Powder Mystery by Ellery Queen. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. This is the second Ellery Queen novel, wherein the writer turned sleuth works with... or sometimes in opposition to...... This item belongs to: audio/librivoxaudio. This item has files of the...
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His Last Sebastian and Other Poems
LibriVox recording of His Last Sebastian and Other Poems by James Laver. Read in English by Brian Fullen. A book of poetry by English author, critic, art historian, and museum curator, James Laver. - Summary by Brian Fullen For further information, including links to online text, reader...
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