Classic Audiobook Collection

Bunce, the Bobby and the Broads by Fritz Zorn audiobook. Genre: comedyA genial holiday on England's Norfolk Broads is meant to be quiet, restorative, and properly planned - until the plans collapse and chance companions turn the trip into a rolling comedy of misunderstandings. Narrated as a breezy, postcard-like yarn, Fritz Zorn drops you aboard The Shamrock, a small hired sailing boat, where the storyteller is soon joined by Mr Bradley, a capable East End policeman - the 'Bobby' of the title. Then Bunce arrives: a well-meaning, easily impressed friend whose imagination runs faster than his judgment. When Bunce convinces himself that Bradley must be a high-ranking Foreign Office diplomat, the temptation to let the mistake stand proves irresistible, and a harmless joke begins to shape the entire holiday. As the trio drifts between riverside villages, inns, and impromptu singalongs with locals, small practical troubles - strange breakfasts, awkward travel moments, and the ever-present risk of embarrassment - threaten to tip the adventure into outright farce. Warm, witty, and sharply observant about class pretensions and male camaraderie, this is a classic turn-of-the-century ramble where the scenery is lovely, the company is loud, and the simplest lie can steer the whole boat. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:18:27) Chapter 02(00:49:24) Chapter 03(01:16:55) Chapter 04(01:50:36) Chapter 05(02:22:29) Chapter 06(02:57:44) Chapter 07(03:24:27) Chapter 08(03:57:21) Chapter 09(04:23:29) Chapter 10(04:53:47) Chapter 11(05:22:59) Chapter 12(05:53:26) Chapter 13(06:19:57) Chapter 14(06:49:31) Chapter 15(07:07:45) Chapter 16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sea Mystery by Freeman Wills Crofts audiobook. Genre: mysteryWhen a quiet fishing trip in the Burry Inlet off the South Wales coast turns up a heavy cargo crate snagged from the seabed, local manager Mr. Morgan and his son Evan expect nothing more than a nuisance. Instead, they haul ashore a gruesome discovery: a battered, decomposed body packed for transport, with no clear clue to the victim's name, the killer's motive, or even how the crate reached these waters. With the case already drifting toward a dead end, the local police call in Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard, a man whose reputation rests not on brilliance in the drawing room, but on relentless, practical investigation.French approaches the mystery like an engineer, treating tides, shipping routes, and railway timetables as evidence as tangible as fingerprints. Following the faintest hints, he traces the crate's journey and the victim's last movements from the Welsh shore toward Devon, where respectable towns and ordinary businesses begin to look uncomfortably connected to an extraordinary crime. As French tests each theory against time tables and tide tables, the stakes rise: someone planned this murder carefully, and someone is still free. The Sea Mystery is a classic of methodical detection, where patience, procedure, and hard facts become the sharpest tools of all. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:25:56) Chapter 02(00:54:02) Chapter 03(01:21:29) Chapter 04(01:47:16) Chapter 05(02:06:00) Chapter 06(02:23:17) Chapter 07(02:54:09) Chapter 08(03:19:35) Chapter 09(03:44:25) Chapter 10(04:09:20) Chapter 11(04:27:42) Chapter 12(04:58:06) Chapter 13(05:28:30) Chapter 14(05:53:01) Chapter 15(06:18:21) Chapter 16(06:38:38) Chapter 17(07:07:39) Chapter 18(07:32:25) Chapter 19(08:13:43) Chapter 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little Johannes by Frederik van Eeden audiobook. Genre: fantasyIn Little Johannes, Frederik van Eeden turns a child's first questions about life into a luminous fairy tale with an adult's bite. Johannes is a dreamy boy growing up in a comfortable country house, half in love with moonlight, gardens, and the idea that the world must have a single, beautiful secret at its heart. On a strange night, he is lured beyond the safety of home by Windekind, an airy, mischievous spirit of the woods who promises to show him what things really mean. Johannes follows, and his wonder quickly becomes a journey: through enchanted landscapes, talking creatures, and symbolic figures who each claim to hold the key to happiness and truth. But as he moves farther from childhood, he also meets hunger, cruelty, loneliness, and the confusing demands of human society. Pulled between ideal beauty and hard compassion, Johannes must decide what kind of understanding is worth seeking, and what it costs to grow up. Part fable, part philosophical coming-of-age, Little Johannes is a haunting exploration of innocence, suffering, faith, and the longing to make sense of the world. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 00(00:16:09) Chapter 01(00:25:35) Chapter 02(00:59:01) Chapter 03(01:21:59) Chapter 04(01:53:48) Chapter 05(02:09:53) Chapter 06(02:20:40) Chapter 07(02:31:30) Chapter 08(02:52:49) Chapter 09(03:18:32) Chapter 10(03:37:03) Chapter 11(04:07:09) Chapter 12(04:24:30) Chapter 13(04:55:49) Chapter 14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the multifaceted inner life of Abraham Lincoln as a 'practical mystic.' Discover how his solitude and moral reflections shaped his leadership during the Civil War. Dive into his contemplations on divine providence and fate, blending personal grief with a profound sense of destiny. Hear anecdotes highlighting his sharp wit, reading habits, and compassionate nature. This engaging dive reveals how Lincoln's spiritual insights informed his actions and legacy, ultimately positioning him as a guiding force in America's darkest times.

This audiobook delves into the poignant aftermath of World War I, capturing the struggles of Christopher Tietjens amidst societal changes. Listeners are drawn into the emotional complexities of his relationships, particularly with the enigmatic Sylvia and idealistic Valentine. The narrative dances between memory and reality, exploring themes of honor, duty, and the weight of history. Vivid scenes of domestic life juxtapose with deep reflections on class and conscience, creating a rich tapestry of human experience that lingers well beyond the final words.

The Diamond Lens with Other Stories by Fitz-James OBrien audiobook. Genre: horrorFitz-James O'Brien's The Diamond Lens with Other Stories gathers eerie, inventive tales from a pioneer of American weird fiction, where ordinary city life brushes up against the uncanny. In the title story, a brilliant but restless student becomes consumed by the hidden universe revealed through microscopy. When his curiosity turns into fixation, he hunts for a legendary lens said to surpass all others, convinced it will let him finally see nature's ultimate secrets. As his pursuit intensifies, friendships, ethics, and sanity begin to fray under the pressure of a single overwhelming desire. Surrounding this centerpiece are additional stories that shift from dark humor to outright dread: mysterious phenomena in familiar rooms, unsettling encounters that challenge what the senses can trust, and narrators who discover that knowledge can be as dangerous as ignorance. Across the collection, O'Brien blends scientific wonder, psychological obsession, and supernatural menace, asking what happens when imagination and ambition outpace human limits - and whether the most frightening discoveries are the ones that cannot be neatly explained. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 00(00:23:48) Chapter 01(01:19:11) Chapter 02(02:33:00) Chapter 03(03:28:50) Chapter 04(04:09:42) Chapter 05(04:58:24) Chapter 06(05:38:37) Chapter 07(06:16:50) Chapter 08(06:48:56) Chapter 09(07:15:39) Chapter 10(07:45:00) Chapter 11(08:13:48) Chapter 12(08:59:07) Chapter 13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a world of whimsical lullabies and heartfelt nostalgia. Discover Eugene Field's playful poems about childhood joys and dreams, like 'The Sugar Plum Tree' and 'Teeny Weenie.' Experience tender reflections on love and loss with pieces such as 'Little Blue Pigeon' and 'Grandma's Prayer.' Enjoy the gentle humor of 'Lizzie and the Baby' alongside the haunting beauty of 'The Armenian Mother.' Each reading unfolds like a comforting bedtime story, evoking laughter, warmth, and cherished memories.

A Text-book of Assaying by Cornelius Beringer audiobook. Genre: scienceA Text-book of Assaying is a practical guide to one of mining and metallurgy's most exacting arts: determining, by careful experiment, what valuable metals and compounds are truly present in an ore, alloy, or industrial material. Written as an instructional manual for students and working analysts, Cornelius Beringer leads the listener from foundational laboratory habits and essential apparatus into the core techniques of assay work, emphasizing accuracy, repeatability, and clear calculation. Along the way, the book explains how samples are prepared and weighed, how fluxes and reagents are selected, and how heat, time, and furnace conditions can change results. It then develops the classic methods used in the assay office, including fire-assay procedures and complementary wet-chemical operations, with close attention to the kinds of errors that can mislead even a careful operator. As the chapters move through common targets of analysis - especially precious and base metals - the central tension remains constant: how to turn messy, variable natural materials into trustworthy numbers that can guide payment, process decisions, and engineering judgment. Part craft manual, part disciplined laboratory philosophy, this textbook captures assay work as both a science and a responsibility. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:35:55) Chapter 02(01:11:23) Chapter 03(01:30:32) Chapter 04(02:09:48) Chapter 05(02:32:00) Chapter 06(03:19:56) Chapter 07(03:41:31) Chapter 08(04:16:51) Chapter 09(04:49:26) Chapter 10(05:22:55) Chapter 11(05:46:11) Chapter 12(06:18:36) Chapter 13(06:41:11) Chapter 14(07:10:04) Chapter 15(07:37:07) Chapter 16(08:11:15) Chapter 17(08:43:45) Chapter 18(08:58:50) Chapter 19(09:27:58) Chapter 20(09:55:24) Chapter 21(10:30:47) Chapter 22(10:58:03) Chapter 23(11:27:49) Chapter 24(12:00:48) Chapter 25(12:35:03) Chapter 26(13:11:46) Chapter 27(13:45:48) Chapter 28(14:16:26) Chapter 29(14:46:43) Chapter 30(15:26:14) Chapter 31(15:42:39) Chapter 32(16:13:31) Chapter 33(16:34:05) Chapter 34(17:07:44) Chapter 35(17:36:15) Chapter 36(18:04:36) Chapter 37(18:29:59) Chapter 38(18:49:37) Chapter 39(19:14:29) Chapter 40(19:59:29) Chapter 41(20:45:36) Chapter 42(21:18:22) Chapter 43(21:51:10) Chapter 44(22:19:13) Chapter 45(22:47:45) Chapter 46(23:04:14) Chapter 47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the fascinating origins of psychological testing during World War I as psychologists like Yerkes and Yoakum transformed personnel selection. Discover how standardized tests, including Alpha and Beta, were designed to classify recruits and enhance military training. The discussion delves into the implications of scoring and letter ratings, revealing their impact on unit efficiency and promotions. Listeners will appreciate the blend of historical insights and ethical considerations surrounding early testing practices, which still resonate today.

Clarence Darrow explores crime as a product of social conditions, challenging the notion of moral failings. He critiques the punitive legal system, arguing for rehabilitation over punishment. The discussion links poverty, environment, and heredity to criminal behavior, revealing deeper societal issues. Darrow highlights the instincts and emotions that drive crime, while advocating for treating criminals with compassion and scientific understanding. His insights urge a shift towards more humane, reformative measures in the face of complex social realities.