Stephen Leacock 18 History & Nonsense Novels Audiobooks in 18 MP3 CDs

Description: These discs contain MP3 files to play on your computer (PC or Mac) or compatible player. please check your devices documentation for compatibility. Stephen Leacock Lot of 18 History & Nonsense Novels Audiobooks in 18 MP3 CDs Stephen Butler Leacock, (30 December 1869 – 28 March 1944) was an English-born Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. In the early part of the 20th century, he was the best-known humorist in the English-speaking world. Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich Read by Linda Lee Paquet, Joelle Peebles,Linda Ferguson, Patti Cunningham, Kate Adams Running Time:6:46:45 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humorous Fiction "Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich" is a work of humorous fiction by Stephen Leacock first published in 1914. It is the follow-up to his 1912 classic "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town." Like that work, it is a sequence of interlocking stories set in one town, but instead of focusing on a small Canadian town in the countryside, it is set in a major American metropolis and its characters are the upper crust of society. Although currently not as well-known as the earlier book, "Arcadian Adventures" was extremely popular in North America at the time of its publication and for a while was considered the greater success. It was also translated and published by the Bolshevik government soon after the 1917 revolution and it became a bestseller in the Soviet Union. Behind the Beyond Read by Algy Pug, Amy Gramour, Patrick Painter, TriciaG Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Satire A collection containing a parody on Problem Plays, as well as humorous anecdotes from Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. 01 - Behind the Beyond Cast List Narrator/Stage Directions – Tricia G Sir John – Algy Pug Lady Cecily – Liberty Stump Valet – Bob Gonzalez Mr. Harding – John Hoerr French Maid – Annabelle Li Postal Messenger & “A Man” – David Lawrence Mrs. Harding – Bev J. Stevens 02 - Familiar Incidents: With the Photographer 03 - Familiar Incidents: The Dentist and the Gas 04 - Familiar Incidents: My Lost Opportunities 05 - Familiar Incidents: My Unknown Friend 06 - Familiar Incidents: Under the Barber's Knife 07 - Parisian Pastimes: The Advantages of a Polite Education 08 - Parisian Pastimes: The Joys of Philanthropy 09 - Parisian Pastimes: The Simple Life in Paris 10 - Parisian Pastimes: A Visit to Versailles 11 - Parisian Pastimes: Paris at Night 12 - The Retroactive Existence of Mr. Juggins 13 - Making a Magazine 14 - Homer and Humbug, an Academic Chronicles of Canada Volume 01 - The Dawn of Canadian History A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada Read by Aaron Breceda, Cori Samuel, Esther, Kevin McAsh, Zachary Brewster-Geisz, Hugh McGuire Running Time:2:14:01 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Middle Ages/Middle History This book describes Canada from the beginning of existence to its first European discoverers and includes a brief history of the aboriginal people. These little books were designed to cover Canadian history in a scholarly and readable fashion. Chronicles of Canada Volume 02 - Mariner of St. Malo A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier Read by Susan Denney, Kevin McAsh, Robin Cotter Running Time:2:27:25 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Middle Ages/Middle History Jacques Cartier grew up as a sailor, married well and became an agent of exploration for King Francis I of France. In April, 1534, he sailed for the New World. Before sailing, his men took an oath that they would “behave themselves truly and faithfully in the service of the Most Christian King.” Jacques’ name was made immortal by the faithfulness with which he and his men carried out that oath. Summary from Christian History Institute, used with permission. Chronicles of Canada Volume 20 - Adventurers of the Far North Read by Tricia G Running Time:3:19:04 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Modern (19th C), Exploration This is volume 20 of The Chronicles of Canada series. This volume describes the explorers who braved the Canadian Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage, focusing on Samuel Hearne, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, and Sir John Franklin. Essays and Literary Studies Read by Tricia G Running Time:5:34:10 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Essays & Short Works, Humor, Literary Criticism A collection of wry looks at literature, education, and other social phenomena by Canadian humourist and economics professor, Stephen Leacock. 1 - The Apology of a Professor 2 - The Devil and the Deep Sea 3 - Literature and Education in America 4 - American Humour 5 - The Woman Question 6 - The Lot of the Schoolmaster 7 - Fiction and Reality: A Study of the Art of Charles Dickens 8 - The Amazing Genius of O. Henry 9 - A Rehabilitation of Charles II Frenzied Fiction Read by Debra Lynn Running Time:5:01:13 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Short Stories From the cave man to Santa Claus; spies, know-it-alls, and journalists: all are fair game for Leacock’s special brand of humor. He touches on the changes time has brought about in the city, education, and work habits. Among the other topics in this work are nature, fishing, gardening, success, and spirits--both of the departed and of the variety Prohibition prohibited. Each chapter of this book is a standalone story and if you love a good laugh, these stories are for you. In me, Leacock’s wit produced the full range of laughter: smiles, chuckles, guffaws, and some uncontrollable giggles. Also, occasionally, I found myself shedding a tear or two. Further Foolishness Read by Tricia G Running Time:5:37:04 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Essays & Short Works, Humor Seventeen goofy stories and essays by Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. "Professor Leacock has made more people laugh with the written word than any other living author. One may say he is one of the greatest jesters, the greatest humorist of the age." – A. P. Herbert Literary Lapses Read by Tricia G Running Time:4:40:16 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Short Stories Short sketches relating the humourous side of life in 1910. "Professor Leacock has made more people laugh with the written word than any other living author. One may say he is one of the greatest jesters, the greatest humorist of the age." – A. P. Herbert Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy Read by Tricia G Running Time:4:08:09 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Short Stories Humorous, ironic, and sometimes cynical observations of life in 1915 from Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. My Discovery of England Read by Tricia G Running Time:4:43:04 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Essays & Short Works, Humor "In the course of time a very considerable public feeling was aroused in the United States and Canada over this state of affairs. The lack of reciprocity in it seemed unfair. It was felt (or at least I felt) that the time had come when some one ought to go over and take some impressions off England. The choice of such a person (my choice) fell upon myself. By an arrangement with the Geographical Society of America, acting in conjunction with the Royal Geographical Society of England (to both of whom I communicated my proposal), I went at my own expense." And from thence follow the impressions of Canadian political economist and humourist, Stephen Leacock, after a lecturing visit to England. Nonsense Novels Read by Tricia G Running Time:3:27:15 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Short Stories Ten silly stories by Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. Preface Maddened by Mystery: or, The Defective Detective 'Q.' A Psychic Pstory of the Psupernatural Guido the Gimlet of Ghent: A Romance of Chivalry Gertrude the Governess: or, Simple Seventee A Hero in Homespun: or, The Life Struggle of Hezekiah Hayloft Sorrows of a Super Soul: or, The Memoirs of Marie Mushenough Hannah of the Highlands: or, The Laird of Loch Aucherlocherty Soaked in Seaweed: or, Upset in the Ocean Caroline's Christmas: or, The Inexplicable Infant The Man in Asbestos: an Allegory of the Future Soaked In Seaweed and 7 other Nonsense Novels Read by Phil Chenevert Running Time:2:49:13 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Short Stories 8 great spoofs of 'types' of fiction by the premier Canadian humorist Leacock, taken from his book Nonsense Novels. The title of each parody gives away its genre: Soaked in Seaweed or, Upset in the Ocean; Maddened by Mystery: or, The Defective Detective; "Q." A Psychic Pstory of the Psupernatural; Guido the Gimlet of Ghent: A Romance of Chivalry; The Man in Asbestos: an Allegory of the Future; Sorrows of a Super Soul: or, The Memoirs of Marie Mushenough; A Hero in Homespun: or, The Life Struggle of Hezekiah Hayloft and Caroline's Christmas: or, The Inexplicable Infant. If you enjoy take offs and parodies, the stories in this collection are for you. See how many types you recognize as you listen and laugh. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town Read by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle Running Time:06:10:10 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humorous Fiction Widely considered a classic of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town tells stories set in the fictional town of Mariposa. The author Stephen Leacock most certainly based the stories on experience at his summer home in Orillia, Ontario. The Garden of Folly Read by David Wales Running Time:04:54:05 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Humor A 1924 collection of essays by the celebrated Canadian humorist, popular in the first half of the twentieth century throughout the English speaking world. Lead-In And Preface: Concerning Humour And Humourists The Secrets Of Success The Human Mind Up To Date The Human Body - Its Care And Prevention The Perfect Salesman. A Complete Guide To Business Romances Of Business The Perfect Lover's Guide The Progress Of Human Knowledge Little Glimpses Of The Future In America My Unposted Correspondence Letters To The New Rulers Of The World The Hohenzollerns in America With the Bolsheviks in Berlin and Other Impossibilities Read by Tricia G Running Time:5:31:53 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humorous Fiction More stories by Canadian Stephen Leacock. Some of these stories carry over characters introduced in Further Foolishness. Some stories are humourous; some are more thoughtful. It helps to be familiar with WWI-era European politics to catch much of the humour. The Hohenzollerns in America, pts 1- 6 With the Bolsheviks in Berlin, pts 1-2 Afternoon Tea with the Sultan Echoes of the War: The Boy Who Came Back Echoes of the War: The War Sacrifices of Mr. Spugg Echoes of the War: If Germany Had Won Echoes of the War: War and Peace at the Galaxy Club Echoes of the War: The War News as I Remember it Echoes of the War: Some Just Complaints About the War Echoes of the War: Some Startling Side Effects of the War Other Impossibilities: The Art of Conversation Other Impossibilities: Heroes and Heroines Other Impossibilities: The Discovery of America Other Impossibilities: Politics from Within Other Impossibilities: The Lost Illusions of Mr. Sims Other Impossibilities: Fetching the Doctor The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice Read by Sean Michael Hogan Running Time:2:23:50 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): Political Science This lengthy political essay by noted Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock was written while he was professor of political economy at McGill University. He argues for a middle ground between capitalism and pure socialism. Listeners in the early 21st century may find this 90-year old essay oddly topical. The Troubled Outlook of the Present Hour Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness The Failures and Fallacies of Natural Liberty Work and Wages The Land of Dreams: The Utopia of the Socialist How Mr. Bellamy Looked Backward What Is Possible and What Is Not Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels Read by Tricia G Running Time:3:48:26 in 1 MP3 Audio CD Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction Eight silly stories by Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. Winsome Winnie; or, Trial and Temptation John and I; or, How I Nearly Lost My Husband The Split in the Cabinet; or, The Fate of England Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed Up Murder Mystery Broken Barriers; or, Red Love on a Blue Island The Kidnapped Plumber: A Tale of the New Time The Blue and the Grey: A Pre-War War Story Buggam Grange: A Good Old Ghost Story Our Audiobooks are Complete and Unabridged (unless otherwise indicated)Our Audiobooks are always read by real people, never by computers.Please Note: These recorded readings are from the author's original works which are in the public domain. All recordings and artwork are in the public domain and there are no infringements or copyrights. Each track starts with "This is a LibriVox recording...."Although Librivox has graciously made these recordings available to the public domain, they are not associated with the sale of this product. 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