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High altars; the battle-fields of France

High altars; the battle-fields of France

Embark on a poignant exploration of the landscapes and legacies left by World War I, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the harrowing experiences and profound sacrifices made on the battlefields of France, where history was shaped and lives were forever changed. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse collection of narratives that illuminate the human spirit amid the chaos of war. Through vivid storytelling and personal accounts, listeners will uncover the emotional weight of conflict, the resilience of those who fought, and the enduring impact of their struggles. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that invite reflection on the costs of war and the quest for peace. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

Episodes

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Culture and Anarchy-Matthew Arnold 6 hr 1 min 37 sec
Devil is an Ass-Ben Jonson 3 hr 22 min 46 sec
Letters of Mrs. Adams, the Wife of John Adams, Vol. 1-Abigail Adams 7 hr 41 min 6 sec
Land of Midian (Revisited)-Richard Francis Burton 6 hr 54 min 33 sec
In a Syrian Saddle-Ada Goodrich-Freer 8 hr 7 min 18 sec
Grey Fairy Book-Andrew Lang 9 hr 52 min 15 sec
Alice's Adventures Underground-Lewis Carroll 1 hr 20 min 55 sec
Elements of Botany-Asa Gray 7 hr 45 min 33 sec
Bay A Book of Poems-D. H. Lawrence 31 min 22 sec
Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 - The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways-Oscar D. Skelton 5 hr 6 min 46 sec
Stories of the Coal Mine-Frank Mundell 3 hr 21 min 11 sec
Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War-Ambrose Bierce 1 hr 40 min 17 sec
Early History of the Airplane-Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright 1 hr 33 min 14 sec
Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz-Anonymous 3 hr 23 min 38 sec
Emerald City of Oz-L. Frank Baum 5 hr 26 min 47 sec
Coriolanus-William Shakespeare 3 hr 19 min 22 sec
I Worked for Lucky Luciano-Anonymous 5 hr 15 min 50 sec
10 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 2 min 4 sec
09 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 7 min 2 sec
08 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 24 min 15 sec
07 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 2 min 49 sec
06 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 13 min 32 sec
05 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 1 min 19 sec
04 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 14 min 33 sec
03 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 1 min 35 sec
02 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 31 min 44 sec
01 - High altars; the battle-fields of France by William Arthur Dunkerley 1 min 13 sec

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