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Unromanticized Observations Of Animal Life In The Early Days Of Rough and Ready Rural America Ernest Seton's stories reach inside the animals he writes about, in telling their stories. He gives us a greater understanding of their lives on planet earth. Adventure, comedy and sadness all intertwine to make these stories hard to put down until the last word. Table of Contents: 1. Lobo, the King of Carrumpaw 2. Silverspot, The Story of a Crow 3. Raggylug, the Story of a Cottontail Rabbit 4. Bingo, The Story of My Dog 5. The Springfield Fox 6. The Pacing Mustang 7. Wully, The Story of a Yaller Dog 8. Redruff, The Story of the Don Valley Partridge AUTHOR Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) was an influential writer, wildlife artist and one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. Born in England, raised in Canada, Seton eventually moved to New Mexico and became part of the arts community with Georgia O'Keefe. Always interested in nature, the environment and Indian lore, Seton's literary work was among the first in the genre of modern wild-animal fiction, depicting character with a sense of compassion. "

Ernest Thompson Seton (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn, Laurellee Westaway (Narrator)

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Wild Animals I Have Known

Ernest Seton's stories reach inside the animals he writes about, giving us a greater understanding of their lives on planet earth. Adventure, comedy, and sadness all intertwine to make these stories fully engaging clear to the last word. Stories include: Lobo, the King of CurrumpawSilverspot, the Story of a CrowRaggylug, the Story of a Cottontail RabbitBingo, the Story of My DogThe Springfield FoxThe Pacing MustangWully, the Story of a Yaller DogRedruff, the Story of the Don Valley Partridge

Ernest Thompson Seton (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn, Laurellee Westaway (Narrator)

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Understood Betsy

Elizabeth Ann was orphaned at an early age and raised by her maiden aunts in the busy city. Sudden illness forces the aunts to send Betsy to other relatives, The Putnams, who live in the country on a farm. Betsy learns all about the farm and making butter and applesauce and dearly loves her new life. When one of the aunts comes back and wants to take Betsy back to the city. . . such a dilemma! Children can readily relate to Betsy who is a real girl in a real world where fortune seems to direct her life. She so loves being on the farm and doing all the things a farm girl does, including going to school. When fate again intervenes and tries to take her away from the life she loves, some manner of common sense hitcomes into play and Betsy, though torn, bounds into another day of farmlife, full of caring love for all she comes in contact with, and grows into a beautiful young lady. Table of Contents: Chapter 01. Aunt Harriet Has a Cough Chapter 02. Betsy Holds the Reins Chapter 03. A Short Morning Chapter 04. Betsy Goes to School Chapter 05. What Grade is Betsy? Chapter 06. If You Don't Like Conversation in a Book Skip this Chapter! Chapter 07. Elizabeth Ann Fails in an Examination Chapter 08. Betsy Starts a Sewing Society Chapter 09. The New Clothes Fail Chapter 10. Betsy Has a Birthday Chapter 11. ""Understood Aunt Frances"" AUTHOR Dorothy Canfield Dorothea Frances Canfield (1879-1958) was an American author and both an child and adult educational activist. Canfield worked closely with Maria Monterssori in Italy, and was greatly influential in promoting education in the United States. Dorothy Canfield was born in Kansas, but her family traveled as her father's academic career progressed, he eventually became president of Ohio State University. Canfield settled in Vermont with her husband and children, and continued writing professionally. Understood Betsy, her best known work, takes place in a Montessori-style schoolhouse, expressing her educational philosphy, in the guise of an entertaining children's story. COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of Understood Betsy Understood Betsy stands near the top of the list of our favorite read-alouds, and so I must admit it was with mingled anticipation and skepticism that we approached this book-on-CD set. It had one thing in its favor, right away - the word ""unabridged"" on the cover. But could the reader do it justice? The answer is a resounding, ""Yes!"" Alcazar AudioWorks has done a marvelous job of bringing Understood Betsy to CD. This CD set was an instant success at our house, from the cheerful man who introduces the book in general and each chapter in particular, to the charming music between chapters (our middle daughter just came into the room, especially to say, ""I like that music!"") to the magic of Bobbie Frohman's reading, bringing the story to life and giving each character an individual voice. Understood Betsy is the story of Elizabeth Ann, an orphan who is torn from the only home she's known, from the tender care of her maiden aunts in the city. She is sent to the last place in the world she'd want to go - to the farm of her country cousins, a dreadful place where - just imagine it! - children are actually expected to do chores! The change in her name, from Elizabeth Ann to ""Betsy,"" is only the first of many changes in her young life in this delightful tale where she grows in understanding, while we readers (or listeners, in this case) learn just which of Betsy's relatives truly understand her wants and needs. If you like to listen to a story read well, I'd highly recommend this one. We have only one complaint: Five hours of playing time is simply not enough! Because this book-on-CD is unabridged, that's all we get, but it certainly left us wanting more. I guess we'll just have to begin again. Reviewed By: Jean Hall - EHO Eclectic Homeschool Online "

Dorothy Canfield (Author), Bobbie Frohman (Narrator)

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Understood Betsy

Elizabeth Ann was orphaned at an early age and raised by her maiden aunts in the busy city. Sudden illness forces the aunts to send Betsy to other relatives, the Putnams, who live in the country on a farm. Betsy learns all about the farm and making butter and applesauce and dearly loves her new life. Then one of the aunts comes back and wants to take Betsy back to the city ... such a dilemma! Children can readily relate to Betsy, a real girl in a real world where fortune seems to direct her life. She so loves being on the farm and doing all the things a farm girl does, including going to school. When fate again intervenes and tries to take her away from the life she loves, Betsy, though torn, bounds into another day of farm life, full of love for all she comes in contact with, and grows into a beautiful young lady.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher (Author), Bobbie Frohman (Narrator)

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Uncle Tom's Cabin: Young Folks Edition

Based on the classic 1852 novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe re-tells the story to allow young readers a glimpse into the darker side of American history. Uncle Tom's Cabin was the bestselling novel of the 1800s and had an enormous influence in galvanizing public opinion against slavery. Uncle Tom's Cabin is the story of two slaves who's master must sell them to settle his debts. Uncle Tom is sold 'down the river,' away from his wife and children, and Eliza decides to escape. Uncle Tom has a great faith in God and is a righteous man, but he is sorely tested when he is sold to a sadist owner named Simon Legree. Does Eliza make it to Canada? Will Uncle Tom survive Simon Legree's villainy? Uncle Tom's Cabin will keep you riveted to the end.

Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author), Bobbie Frohman (Narrator)

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Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks Edition

Painstakingly based upon the classic 1852 novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe re-tells the story to allow young readers a glimpse into the darker side of American History. Uncle Tom's Cabin was the best selling novel of the 1800s and had an enormous influence in gallvanizing public opinion against slavery. Uncle Tom's Cabin is the story of two slaves who's master must sell them to settle his debts. Uncle Tom is sold ""down the river"", away from his wife and children, Eliza decides to escape. Uncle Tom has a great faith in God and is a righteous man, but is sorely tested when he is sold to a sadist owner named Simon Legree. Does Eliza make it to Canada? Will Uncle Tom survive Simon Legree's villany? Uncle Tom's Cabin will keep you riveted to the end. Table of Contents: Chapter 01. Uncle Tom and Little Harry are Sold Chapter 02. Eliza Runs Away with Little Harry Chapter 03. The Morning After Chapter 04. The Chase Chapter 05. Eliza Finds a Refuge Chapter 06. Uncle Tom Says Good-bye Chapter 07. Uncle Tom Meets Eva Chapter 08. Eliza Among the Quakers Chapter 09. Uncle Tom's New Home Chapter 10. Uncle Tom's Letter Chapter 11. (There is no Chapter 11) Chapter 12. George Fights for Freedom Chapter 13. Aunt Dinah Chapter 14. Topsy Chapter 15. Eva and Topsy Chapter 16. Eva's Last Good-bye Chapter 17. Uncle Tom's New Master Chapter 18. George and Eliza Find Freedom Chapter 19. Uncle Tom Finds Freedom Chapter 20. George Shelby Frees His Slaves AUTHOR Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author who became a major catalyst for the abolishion of slavery with her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. A deeply religious woman from an enormous and devout family, Stowe had enormous compassion for the plight of slaves and infused her writings with humanity, creating characters and situations that resonated with people all over the world. The impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin was so profound, that when Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, he reportedly said ""So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war."" "

Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author), Bobbie Frohman (Narrator)

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This Country of Ours: Early Explorers to World War I; Complete Set

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. The seven main topics include: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers Stories of VirginiaStories of New England Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies Stories of the French in America Stories of the Struggle for Liberty Stories of the United States under the Constitution

Henrietta E. Marshall (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn, Laurellee Westaway (Narrator)

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This Country of Ours, Part 7: Stories of the United States under the Constitution

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson World War I. Part 7 continues the series with the development of the United States under the presidents from Washington to Wilson. Stories include: Washington: First in War, First in Peace Adams: How He Kept Peace with France Jefferson: How the Territory of the United States Was DoubledJefferson: How the Door into the Far West Was OpenedJefferson: About an American Who Wanted to Be a KingMadison: The Shooting Star and the ProphetMadison: War with Great BritainMonroe: The First Whispers of a Storm; Monroe's Famous Doctrine Adams: The Tariff of AbominationsJackson: 'Liberty and Union, Now and Forever'; Van Buren; Hard TimesHarrison: The Hero of TippecanoeTyler: Florida Becomes a StatePolk: How Much Land was Added to the United StatesPolk : The Finding of GoldTaylor: Union or Disunion Fillmore: The Underground RailroadPierce: The Story of 'Bleeding Kansas' Buchanan: The Story of the Mormons Buchanan: The First Shots Lincoln: From Bull Run to Fort Donelson Lincoln: The Story of the First Battle between Ironclads Lincoln: The Battle of Shiloh and the Taking of New Orleans Lincoln: The Slaves Are Made Free Lincoln: Chancellorsville; the Death of Stonewall Jackson Lincoln: The Battle of GettysburgLincoln: Grant's Campaign; Sheridan's RideLincoln: Sherman's March to the Sea; Lincoln Reelected PresidentLincoln: The End of the War; The President's DeathJohnson: How the President Was ImpeachedGrant: A Peaceful VictoryHayes; Garfield; ArthurCleveland; Harrison; ClevelandMcKinley: War and Sudden DeathRoosevelt; TaftWilson: Troubles with MexicoWilson: The Great War

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn (Narrator)

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This Country of Ours, Part 7

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson the Great War (World War I). Part 7 continues the series with the development of the United States under the Presidents from Washington to Wilson. Table of Contents: 1. Washington First in War, First in Peace 2. Adams - How He Kept Peace with France 3. Jefferson - How the Territory of the United States Was Doubled 4. Jefferson - How the Door into the Far West Was Opened 5. Jefferson-About an American Who Wanted to Be a King 6. Madison - The Shooting Star and the Prophet 7. Madison - War with Great Britain 8. Monroe - The First Whispers of a Storm - Monroe's Famous Doctrine 9. Adams - The Tariff of Abominations 10. Jackson - ""Liberty and Union, Now and Forever"" - Van Buren - Hard Times 11. Harrison - The Hero of Tippecanoe 12. Tyler - Florida Becomes a State 13. Polk - How Much Land was Added to the United States 14. Polk - The Finding of Gold 15. Taylor - Union or Disunion 16. Fillmore - The Underground Railroad 17. Pierce - The Story of ""Bleeding Kansas"" 18. Buchanan - The Story of the Mormons 19. Buchanan - The First Shots 20. Lincoln - From Bull Run to Fort Donelson 21. Lincoln - The Story of the First Battle between Ironclads 22. Lincoln - Thru Battle of Shiloh and the Taking of New Orleans 23. Lincoln - The Slaves are made Free 24. Lincoln - Chancellorsville - the Death of Stonewall Jackson 25. Lincoln - The Battle of Gettysburg 26. Lincoln - Grant's Campaign - Sheridan's Ride 27. Lincoln - Sherman's March to the Sea - Lincoln Re-elected President 28. Lincoln - The End of the War - The President's Death 29. Johnson - How the President Was Impeached 30. Grant - A Peaceful Victory 31. Hayes - Garfield - Arthur 32. Cleveland - Harrison - Cleveland 33. Mc Kinley - War and Sudden Death 34. Roosevelt - Taft 35. Wilson - Troubles with Mexico 36. Wilson - The Great War AUTHOR Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 - 1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children. For decades, Marshall's books were ubiquitous in schools and home libraries. Much of the popularity of her works stems from her talent for making history read like good storytelling. COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of This Country of Ours, Part 7 We are nearly to the end of our second time through This Country of Ours by H.E. Marshall, and I'll be sorry when we reach the end, for it has been a fascinating journey. The first time we went through the book, I read aloud to our older children. This time we are using Alcazar Audioworks' unabridged reading of the book on CD. The book, just shy of one hundred chapters, is divided into eight volumes of CDs so that you only need to purchase the portion that relates to the particulars of your study of U.S. history. That's a help to the budget! Part Seven A: Stories of the United States under the Constitution opens just after the ending of the American Revolution, describing how George Washington, having stepped down from commanding the young nation's army, was called out of retirement to be its first president. The stories continue through the administrations of the next fourteen presidents, through the beginning of Lincoln's first term, and the war between the Northern and Southern states, culminating in the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac. You'll hear about Lewis and Clark, the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, ""Tippecanoe and Tyler too!"" and much, much more. With our students listening to history this way, I get to be a listener, too. I like the fact that we can be folding laundry or washing dishes while doing our history reading! The CD are divided into tracks, making it easy to break up the reading and have the listeners tell back (or narrate) what they've heard. Two readers alternate, helping to keep the listener's interest; Bobbie Frohman and David Thorn do an excellent job of infusing life into an already well-told story. H.E. Marshall, the author of This Country of Ours and other history books for young people, was a gifted storyteller with a passion for her subject. Her writing, though full of historical events, dates, and facts, is never dull nor dry, being a series of stories about individuals and the events they shaped or found themselves caught up in. To get an idea of the book, look for it online as a free e-text. These are not merely names and dates, places and events, these are stories about real people, vividly described. A note of caution: As This Country of Ours was published in 1917, it does not meet today's standards of political correctness. For example, Native Americans are referred to in places as ""Redmen."" The story of the Mormons, presented in a chapter set during the presidency of Buchanan, though based on historical accounts, does not agree with the official record as set forth by the Mormon church. This Country of Ours is one of the books used in the Ambleside Online curriculum. The sets correspond to the divisions within the book, rather than Ambleside Online years. However, it is not difficult to figure out which set(s) are needed, if you compare the chapter listings on Alcazar's and Ambleside's websites. Whether or not you are using Ambleside Online's reading list, you'll find This Country of Ours a fascinating look at American History, livelier than anything you'll find in a textbook. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Virginia Jones - Eclectic Homeschool Online "

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn (Narrator)

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This Country of Ours, Part 6: Stories of the Struggle for Liberty

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson World War I. Part 6 continues the series with the stories of the struggle for liberty. Stories include: The Boston Tea PartyPaul Revere's Ride - The Unsheathing of the SwordThe First Thrust - The Battle of Bunker Hill The War in Canada The Birth of a Great Nation The Darkest Hour - Trenton and Princeton Burgoyne's Campaign - Bennington and OriskanyBurgoyne's Campaign - Bemis Heights and SaratogaBrandywine - Germantown - Vally Forge War on the Sea The Battle of Monmouth - The Story of Captain MollyThe Story of a Great Crime A Turning Point in the World's History

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn (Narrator)

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This Country of Ours, Part 6

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson the Great War (World War I). Part 6 continues the series with the stories of the struggle for liberty: Table of Contents: 1. The Boston Tea-Party 2. Paul Revere's Ride - The Unsheathing of the Sword 3. The First Thrust-The Battle of Bunker Hill 4. The War in Canada 5. The Birth of a Great Nation 6. The Darkest Hour - Trenton and Princeton 7. Burgoyne's Campaign - Bennington and Oriskany 8. Burgoyne's Campaign - Bemis Heights and Saratoga 9. Brandywine- Germantown - Vally Forge 10. War on the Sea 11. The Battle of Monmouth - The Story of Captain Molly 12. The Story of a Great Crime 13. A Turning Point in the World's History AUTHOR Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 - 1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children. For decades, Marshall's books were ubiquitous in schools and home libraries. Much of the popularity of her works stems from her talent for making history read like good storytelling. COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of This Country of Ours, Part 6 I can hardly tell you how much we've been enjoying This Country of Ours by H.E. Marshall. This is our second time through the book. The first time I read it aloud to our older ones. This time I get to be a listener, too! We're listening to Alcazar Audioworks' version of this book on CD. I like the fact that we can be folding laundry or washing dishes while doing our history reading! The CD is divided into tracks, making it easy to break up the reading and have the listeners tell back (or narrate) what they've heard. H.E. Marshall, the author of This Country of Ours and other history books for young people, was a gifted storyteller with a passion for her subject. Her writing, though full of historical events, dates, and facts, is never dull or dry, being a series of stories about individuals and the events they shaped or found themselves caught up in. Alcazar AudioWorks has undertaken to make this book available on CD, unabridged, but divided into eight parts. This makes it easier to buy just the chapters I need for our current history studies, which helps our homeschool budget. To get an idea of the book, look for it online as a free e-text. Part Six: Stories of the Struggle for Liberty is comprised of chapters 51 to 63 in the book. Here are the stories of the American Revolution that you heard when you were younger - or maybe you didn't! To give you an example from my own experience, I can't remember hearing so many details about the names I memorized in school. So far as I was concerned, Benedict Arnold was a byword for treason. I didn't know that he was a dashing, heroic figure, regarded by George Washington as one of his best officers. Here are stories of Washington himself, of Paul Revere's ride, the Boston Tea Party, Patrick Henry's famous speech, the Declaration of Independence, the winter at Valley Forge, of a woman who fought alongside her husband and kept fighting after he fell in battle, and more. But these are not merely names and dates, places and events, these are stories about real people, vividly described. Here's an excerpt that brings to life Henry Knox (formerly in my mind just a famous name, nothing more): He was a stout young man with a lovely smile and jolly fat laugh, who greatly enjoyed a joke. He had been a bookseller before the war turned him into a soldier. And now as he felled trees, and made sledges, and encouraged his men over the long rough way he hugely enjoyed the joke of bringing British guns to bombard the British out of Boston. Two readers alternate, helping to keep the listener's attention, and they read in a lively manner that adds interest to an already gripping story. These are the sorts of tales that make for vivid re-enactments later, especially of battles and thrilling adventures, though you might want to exercise caution on the behalf of sensitive young listeners. (We have one especially sensitive listener who sometimes breaks into tears at the ""sad parts."") One more note of caution: As This Country of Ours was published in 1917, it does not meet today's standards of political correctness. For example, the account of the Boston Tea Party describes how the men dressed up like ""Red Indians."" This Country of Ours is one of the books used in the Ambleside Online curriculum. The sets correspond to the divisions within the book, rather than Ambleside Online years. However, it is not difficult to figure out which set(s) is needed if you compare the chapter listings on Alcazar's and Ambleside's websites. Whether or not you are using Ambleside Online's reading list, you'll find This Country of Ours a fascinating look at American History, livelier than anything you'll find in a textbook. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Virginia Jones - Eclectic Homeschool Online "

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn (Narrator)

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This Country of Ours, Part 5: Stories of the French in America

This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. In Part 5, you'll hear stories of the French in America. Stories include: Stories of the French in America How the Mississippi Was Discovered King Williams' War and Queen Anne's War The Mississippi Bubble How a Terrible Disaster Befell the British Army The End of French Rule in America The Rebellion of Pontiac

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn (Narrator)

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