Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
Subtitled, "The principles on which a firm parental authority may be established and maintained, without violence or anger, and the right development of the moral and mental capacities be promoted by methods in harmony with the structure and the characteristics of the juvenile mind." This book gives practical advice on how to raise children using "gentle measures" that do not damage the children's Read more [...]
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William the Conqueror (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott 1803-1879
There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present Read more [...]
Romulus (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface to this book "Whatever of interest ... these stories may possess is due solely to the facts themselves which are recorded in them, and to their being brought together in a plain, simple, and connected narrative."
This is the story of Romulus, the founding of Rome and the early years of its history, written Read more [...]
Richard I (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott 1803-1879
There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present the prominent Read more [...]
Queen Elizabeth (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott 1803-1879
There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present Read more [...]
Peter the Great (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
"There are very few persons who have not heard of the fame of Peter the Great, the founder, as he is generally regarded by mankind, of Russian civilization. The celebrity, however, of the great Muscovite sovereign among young persons is due in a great measure to the circumstance of his having repaired personally to Holland, in the course of his efforts to introduce the industrial arts among his people, in order to study himself the Read more [...]
Mary Queen of Scots
by Jacob Abbott
There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present the prominent and leading Read more [...]
Margaret of Anjou (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
Margaret of Anjou, wife of England's Henry VI, played a key role in launching the storied War of the Roses -- the 30-year civil conflict fuelled by the Lancasters and the Yorks, each vying for the British throne in the 15th century. (Summary by Cathy Barratt.)
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History of Julius Caesar (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome’s Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)
Hannibal (Full Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present the Read more [...]
Cleopatra (Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott 1803-1879
A biography of the famous Cleopatra of Egypt, written in a manner, equally interesting to children and to adults.
Alexander the Great (FULL Audio Book)
by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)
Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks.
Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. -- Written by Read more [...]