Audiobooks by Henry Van Dyke

Artaban and the Quest for the King (Dramatized)

Upon his return home from the battlefields of Europe in 1918, Col Blackwood, a UK Army infantry officer, is reunited with his family on Christmas Eve after nearly four years away. In the midst of telling his children a bedtime story, we learn of Artaban, a Magi priest, and the fourth wise man to present gifts to the newborn King. As a result of dissension among his fellow Magians, Artaban has no other choice but to embark on this journey alone. Though his quest is fraught with challenges along the way that test his courage and stir his compassion, his faith never wavers. Artaban and the Quest for the King is based upon the 1895 novella 'The Story of the Other Wise Man' by Henry Van Dyke. Jason Markiewitz adapted the story and developed the script used in this production. This dramatization is performed by a full cast of international, award-winning voice actors and is surrounded by majestic sounds and cinematic music. More importantly, this story is suitable for all ages and is a heartwarming story of family, hope, perseverance, faith, and love. Artaban and the Quest for the King is a Markiewitz Audioworks Production.

Henry Van Dyke, Jason Markiewitz (Author), Alicia Hansen, Bethany Baldwin, Brian Jeffords, Caleb Bressler, Charlie Everly, Glenn Hascall, Jason Lasky, Jason Markiewitz, Jonathan Cooke, Justin Ali, Martin Beadle, Nate Begle, Rachel Pulliam, Rainey Mangan, Richard Gibson, Sharon Grunwald, Trina Deuhart (Narrator)

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The Story of Other Wise Man

The story is an addition and expansion of the account of the Biblical Magi, recounted in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.[3] It tells about a 'fourth' wise man (accepting the tradition that the Magi numbered three), a priest of the Magi named Artaban, one of the Medes from Persia. Like the other Magi, he sees signs in the heavens proclaiming that a King had been born among the Jews. Like them, he sets out to see the newborn ruler, carrying treasures to give as gifts to the child - a sapphire, a ruby, and a 'pearl of great price'. However, he stops along the way to help a dying man, which makes him late to meet with the caravan of the other three wise men. Because he missed the caravan, and he can't cross the desert with only a horse, he is forced to sell one of his treasures in order to buy the camels and supplies necessary for the trip. He then commences his journey but arrives in Bethlehem too late to see the child, whose parents have fled to Egypt. He saves the life of a child at the price of another of his treasures.

Henry Van Dyke (Author), Christopher Saylor (Narrator)

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The First Christmas Tree: A Story of the Forest

This everlasting tale of the first Christmas tree follows the monk Winfred as he journeys to lands far and wide to teach others about Christianity. During his adventure, he happens upon those who believe in the ancient thunder god Thor and teaches them the way of Christ. One of the most classic short stories about Christmas, Henry van Dyke's The First Christmas Tree is the perfect listen for audiences of all ages.

Henry Van Dyke (Author), Patrick Lawlor (Narrator)

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The Mansion

John Weightman has carefully and responsibly accumulated material wealth. Indeed, he has built a respectable name and a respectable mansion here on earth. But what has he built in heaven? Jesus said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” In this story, Henry van Dyke invites us to go along with John Weightman to see what the mansions look like in heaven, and who shall inherit them. Praise for Henry van Dyke and The Mansion: 'So beautiful, so true, so full of the Christmas spirit.' --Harper's New Monthly Magazine “Every Christmas I read The Mansion by Henry van Dyke. It’s message always touches my heart.” -- Thomas S. Monson, former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'An architect of happiness.' --Helen Keller A classic similar to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Henry Van Dyke (Author), Bryson Walker, Jarrus, Jesica, Leslie (Narrator)

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The First Christmas Tree

This is a folk tale of how the first tree came into being. It tells of a hero Winfried with his young companion stepping boldly into the pagan right of the passing into winter. He preaches the gospel of Christ and His birth on that night; then from the heavens came a miracle that resulted in the salvation of the people. To celebrate, they brought new life or the Christmas tree into their homes. Produced by Devin Lawerence Edited by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano Music By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission ©2020 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret Giuliano

Henry Van Dyke (Author), Eden Giuliano, The Icon Christmas Elves (Narrator)

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The Poetry of April

April - the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar heralds Spring in earnest and of course April Showers and perhaps other unsettled weather. For out poets including Owen, Stevenson, Van Dyke, Hardy and Shelley the month provides a rich source for them to muse upon. Among our readers are Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe. The tracks are; April - An Introduction; An April Fool By Alfred Austin; Child's Talk In April By Christina Georgina Rossetti; An April Day By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Love Like An April Day Beguiles By James Bland Burgess; The Famous Speech Maker Of England Or Baron Lovel's Charge At The Assizes At Exon April 5th 1710 By Jonathan Swift; An April Love By Alfred Austin; April By Sara Teasdale; My April Lady By Henry Van Dyke; April 1844 By Henry Alford; Elegy In April and September By Wilfred Owen; Home Thoughts From Abroad By Robert Browning; Rome - Building A New Street in The Ancient Quarter, April 1887 By Thomas Hardy; Over The Lands In April By Robert Louis Stevenson; Stanzas April 1814 By Shelley; On A Nightingale In April By William Sharpe; Here By The Brimming April Streams By Phillip Savage; The Idlers Calendar - April - Trout Fishing By William Scawen Blunt; April By John Bannister Tabb; Sonnet To April By Henry Kirk White; A Petition To April, Written During Sickness By Susanna Blamire; It Was An April Morning Fresh And Clear By William Wordsworth; The Soul Of April By Bliss William Carman; April Evening, France, April 1916 By John William Streets; Under The April Moon By Bliss William Carman; April By Algernon Charles Swinburne.

Henry Van Dyke, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, Wilfred Owen (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past [With Includes eBook]

Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by two award-winning narrators. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales. From Henry Van Dyke's classic Christmas blessing, "Keeping Christmas," to Charles Dickens's popular tale of yuletide redemption, "A Christmas Carol," More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past has something for everyone. Also included is Louisa May Alcott's inspirational "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True," as well as four other Christmas classics that can be heard and shared year after year. The classics that can be found in More Favorite Stories of Christmas Past are: "Keeping Christmas" by Henry Van Dyke; "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott; "The Last Dream of the Old Oak" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Christmas at Red Butte" by Lucy Maud Montgomery; "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Rosa's Tale" by Louisa May Alcott; and "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Henry Van Dyke, L.M. Montgomery, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery (Author), Alan Sklar, Joyce Bean, Renee Raudman, Simon Prebble (Narrator)

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