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The Day the President Was Shot The Secret Service, the FBI, a Would-Be Killer, and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan, Bill O'Reilly

The Day the President Was Shot

by Bill O'Reilly

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The year was 1981. Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan was shot after leav...

Unabridged: 3 hr
Narrator: Robert Petkoff
Published: 06/21/2016
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The Great Fire, Jim Murphy

The Great Fire

by Jim Murphy

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The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history-with da...

Unabridged: 2 hr 30 min
Narrator: Taylor Mali
Published: 11/01/2011
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Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow 18641896, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Reconstruction and the Rise of Ji...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 58 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 08/01/2013
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What Was the Underground Railroad?, Yona Zeldis McDonough

What Was the Underground Railroad...

by Yona Zeldis McDonough

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No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or track...

Unabridged: 1 hr 11 min
What Was?
Narrator: Deanna Hurst
Published: 04/05/2016
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The American Revolution 17631783, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The American Revolution

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 8 min
The Drama of American History Series #1997
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 06/01/2013
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A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas, Michael J. Tougias

A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers E...

by Michael J. Tougias

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When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a disastr...

Unabridged: 5 hr 1 min
The True Rescue Series #1
Narrator: Alex Boyles
Published: 10/11/2022
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The French and Indian War 16601763, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The French and Indian War

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 44 min
The Drama of American History Series #1997
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 06/01/2013
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Four Great Americans Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln, James Baldwin

Four Great Americans

by James Baldwin

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An engaging introduction to four of the greatest Americans-George Washington, Benjamin Fr...

Unabridged: 4 hr 9 min
Narrator: David Thorn; Bobbi...
Published: 02/20/2014
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The Boys' War Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk About the Civil War, Jim Murphy

The Boys' War

by Jim Murphy

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We all know about the famous generals and the major battles of the Civil War. But for the...

Unabridged: 2 hr 2 min
Narrator: Ed Sala
Published: 01/16/2008
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George vs. George The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides, Rosalyn Schanzer

George vs. George

by Rosalyn Schanzer

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George Washington and King George III of Britain had a great deal in common-aside from sh...

Unabridged: 1 hr 10 min
Narrator: Jonathan Hogan
Published: 02/01/2013
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Indians, Cowboys, and Farmers and the Battle for the Great Plains 18651910, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Indians, Cowboys, and Farmers and...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 9 min
The Drama of American History Series #1997
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 08/01/2013
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Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War 18311861, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Slavery and the Coming of the Civ...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 07/01/2013
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Mr. Lincolns High-Tech War How the North Used the Telegraph, Railroads, Surveillance Balloons, Ironclads, High-Powered Weapons, and More to Win the Civil War, Thomas B. Allen and Roger MacBride Allen

Mr. Lincolns High-Tech War

by Thomas B. Allen and Rog...

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Thomas B. Allen's expertise in military history and strategy is combined with Roger MacBr...

Unabridged: 4 hr 9 min
Narrator: Fred Sullivan
Published: 05/01/2013
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The Witchcraft of Salem Village, Shirley Jackson

The Witchcraft of Salem Village

by Shirley Jackson

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A detailed account of one of the strangest and most shocking episodes in American history...

Unabridged: 3 hr 9 min
Narrator: Gabrielle de Cuir
Published: 10/14/2014
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Team Moon  How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon, Catherine Thimmesh

Team Moon

by Catherine Thimmesh

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When three heroic men traveled aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft bound for the moon, the en...

Unabridged: 1 hr 40 min
Narrator: Andy Paris
Published: 03/20/2009
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The Great Fire, Jim Murphy

The Great Fire

by Jim Murphy

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Award-winning author Jim Murphy whisks you back in time to witness the disastrous 1871 Ch...

Unabridged: 2 hr 57 min
Narrator: John McDonough
Published: 03/06/2009
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Snowbound  The Tragic Story of the Donner Party, David Lavender

Snowbound

by David Lavender

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As the loaded wagons rumble down the streets of Springfield, Illinois, an air of forebodi...

Unabridged: 1 hr 44 min
Narrator: George Guidall
Published: 11/14/2008
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Battles of Lexington and Concord, The Start of the American Revolution, Wil Mara

Battles of Lexington and Concord,...

by Wil Mara

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Explores the Battles of Lexington and Concord of the American Revolution. Authoritative t...

Unabridged: 13 min
Focus Readers: Major Battles in U.S. History
Narrator: Qarie Marshall
Published: 05/22/2018
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What is the Declaration of Independence?, Michael C. Harris

What is the Declaration of Indepe...

by Michael C. Harris

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Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this cou...

Unabridged: 1 hr 8 min
What Was?
Narrator: Marc Cashman
Published: 06/19/2018
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This Very Tree A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth, Sean Rubin

This Very Tree

by Sean Rubin

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A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Calle...

Unabridged: 16 min
Narrator: Jennifer Ceci
Published: 05/11/2021
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What Was the Boston Tea Party?, Kathleen Krull

What Was the Boston Tea Party?

by Kathleen Krull

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"No Taxation without Representation!" The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic ...

Unabridged: 53 min
What Was?
Narrator: Shayna Small
Published: 07/13/2021
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Unspeakable The Tulsa Race Massacre, Carole Boston Weatherford

Unspeakable

by Carole Boston Weatherfo...

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Tracing the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district, this book chronic...

Unabridged: 19 min
Narrator: January LaVoy
Published: 05/20/2021
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Lafayette and the American Revolution, Russell Freedman

Lafayette and the American Revolu...

by Russell Freedman

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Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman's thrilling account of a daring young French nobleman w...

Unabridged: 2 hr 18 min
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Narrator: Luis Moreno
Published: 05/25/2012
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What Was the Great Depression?, Janet B. Pascal

What Was the Great Depression?

by Janet B. Pascal

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On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock marke...

Unabridged: 57 min
What Was?
Narrator: Therese Plummer
Published: 01/18/2022
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Early American Indian Tribes, Marie Patterson

Early American Indian Tribes

by Marie Patterson

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The American Indian culture consisted of specific customs and traditions that regulated e...

Unabridged: 20 min
Early America
Narrator: Teacher Created Ma...
Published: 05/01/2012
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To the Last Man The Battle of the Alamo, John Micklos

To the Last Man

by John Micklos

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Imagine being in the middle of the Texas rebellion at the Battle of the Alamo. The Texans...

Unabridged: 25 min
Adventures on the American Frontier
Narrator: Various Narrators
Published: 08/10/2017
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Statue of Liberty, Ellen Garin

Statue of Liberty

by Ellen Garin

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States to celebrate America's ...

Unabridged: 9 min
Voices Leveled Library Readers
Narrator: Highlights for Chi...
Published: 07/27/2018
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The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue , Casey Sherman

The Finest Hours (Young Readers E...

by Casey Sherman

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On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England...

Unabridged: 3 hr 42 min
The True Rescue Series #1
Narrator: Alex Boyles
Published: 06/21/2022
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Pilgrims and Puritans, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Pilgrims and Puritans

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 56 min
The Drama of American History Series #1997
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 06/01/2013
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This Country of Ours, Part 1 Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This Country of Ours, Part 1

by Henrietta Elizabeth Mar...

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This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding throug...

Unabridged: 3 hr 21 min
The This Country of Ours Series #1
Narrator: David Thorn; Bobbi...
Published: 02/20/2014
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Witches The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem, Rosalyn Schanzer

Witches

by Rosalyn Schanzer

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Award-winning author and illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer’s book Witches! was named a ...

Unabridged: 2 hr 18 min
Narrator: Jessica Almasy
Published: 06/15/2012
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The Changing Face of American Society 19452000, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The Changing Face of American Soc...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 8 min
The Drama of American History Series
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 10/01/2013
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The United States in World War II 1941-1945, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The United States in World War II...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 58 min
The Drama of American History Series #2001
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 09/01/2013
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The United States in the Cold War 1945-1989, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The United States in the Cold War...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 1 min
The Drama of American History Series #2001
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 09/01/2013
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The United States Enters the World Stage From the Alaska Purchase through World War I, 18671919, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The United States Enters the Worl...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 54 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 09/01/2013
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A Century of Immigration 18201924, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

A Century of Immigration

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 9 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 08/01/2013
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The Rise of Industry 18601900, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The Rise of Industry

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 11 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 08/01/2013
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The Rise of the Cities, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The Rise of the Cities

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 2 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 08/01/2013
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Andrew Jacksons America 18241850, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Andrew Jacksons America

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 2 min
The Drama of American History Series #1999
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 07/01/2013
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The Civil War, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The Civil War

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 2 hr 11 min
The Drama of American History Series #2000
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 07/01/2013
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Hispanic America, Texas, and the Mexican War, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Hispanic America, Texas, and the ...

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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Hispanic America, Texas, and the Mexican War examines the history of the southwestern are...

Unabridged: 1 hr 56 min
The Drama of American History Series #1998
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 07/01/2013
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The Jeffersonian Republicans The Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812; 18001823, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

The Jeffersonian Republicans

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 51 min
The Drama of American History Series #1998
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 07/01/2013
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Building a New Nation The Federalist Era, 17891801, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Building a New Nation

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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Building a New Nation chronicles the development of the new government following the sign...

Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min
The Drama of American History Series #1998
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 06/01/2013
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Creating the Constitution 1787, Christopher Collier; James Lincoln Collier

Creating the Constitution

by Christopher Collier; Ja...

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Using a narrative format, Creating the Constitution details the events leading up to the ...

Unabridged: 1 hr 53 min
The Drama of American History Series #1998
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 06/01/2013
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The Paradox of Jamestown 15851700, Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier

The Paradox of Jamestown

by Christopher Collier and...

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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James...

Unabridged: 1 hr 43 min
The Drama of American History Series
Narrator: Jim Manchester
Published: 05/01/2013
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A Day That Changed America The Alamo, Shelley Tanaka

A Day That Changed America

by Shelley Tanaka

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They were fighting for Texas-fighting for the land they called home. For twelve long days...

Unabridged: 55 min
Narrator: Susan Boyce
Published: 02/01/2012
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This Country of Ours, Part 4 Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This Country of Ours, Part 4

by Henrietta Elizabeth Mar...

Rent: $3.99

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding throug...

Unabridged: 2 hr 19 min
The This Country of Ours Series #4
Narrator: David Thorn; Bobbi...
Published: 02/20/2014
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This Country of Ours, Part 5 Stories of the French in America, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This Country of Ours, Part 5

by Henrietta Elizabeth Mar...

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This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding throug...

Unabridged: 1 hr 21 min
The This Country of Ours Series #5
Narrator: David Thorn; Bobbi...
Published: 02/20/2014
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This Country of Ours, Part 6 Stories of the Struggle for Liberty, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This Country of Ours, Part 6

by Henrietta Elizabeth Mar...

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This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding throug...

Unabridged: 2 hr 21 min
The This Country of Ours Series #6
Narrator: David Thorn; Bobbi...
Published: 02/20/2014
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This Country of Ours, Part 7 Stories of the United States under the Constitution, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This Country of Ours, Part 7

by Henrietta Elizabeth Mar...

Rent: $4.99

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding throug...

Unabridged: 6 hr 16 min
The This Country of Ours Series #7
Narrator: David Thorn; Bobbi...
Published: 02/20/2014