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Mark Twain appeared to be suffering from a need for revenge. His answer was to make the town coroner look the fool. Twain's artificial creation of a petrified man in a publication for which he acted as editor was accepted as truth and Twain’s revenge never came to be. Still, he knew the truth, and perhaps that was enough.

A call to a way of life - the heart of the pioneer. Interpreted as a lamentation from an old man who sees a way of life getting lost in the imposing figure of progress. Yet, perhaps in the heart of one who thinks all is lost you might just determine that modern pioneers may yet be possible. A somber and inspired tale from the classic writer Walt Whitman.

Is this truly "the battle-cry of the next thousand years"? This classic poem sets out to describe the plight of certain workers. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible beautifully told in the form of a first-person memoir by narrator and voice actor Glenn Hascall. It concerns the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah, and the dedication of the city and its people to God's laws. The events take place in the second half of the 5th century BCE, and together with the Book of Ezra, it represents the final chapter in the historical narrative of the Hebrew Bible.

Glenn Hascal, the narrator, does a beautiful job of getting into character and reading this Hans Christian Anderson Christmas story about a young fir tree - like many youngsters - so anxious to grow up that it misses its childhood.

Narrator Glenn Hascall magnificently captures the characters of this O. Henry short story about a Southern gentleman who still maintains the manners of the antebellum South although he is now living in a boardinghouse in Washington, D.C. Henry Hopkins Hargraves, an actor who also lives at the boardinghouse, befriends Major Pendleton Talbot, is apparently entranced by the Major's stories, and is happy to sit and listen for hours as Maj. Talbot rambles on. Of course O. Henry adds a wonderful twist to this humorous short story.

Evans and Hooker happened to overhear the general location of a jungle treasure. While the two saw this as an opportunity those who buried the treasure knew something the treasure hunters did not. Follow this short story from acclaimed author H.G. Wells to see what becomes of this duo.

When you have a past filled with regret it may not be a good idea to find someone to help you dwell on the pain you've caused others. Hawthorne places this scenario in an out-of-the-way location where a woman is allowed to see the painful result of her actions. This journey comes with an awful price - and awful company. A classic story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The little red hen could have used some help. She even asked for it. However, no help would come and even though it was difficult the hen invested in her future in the best way she knew how. A classic story that reinforces the idea of hard work and personal responsibility. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A biographical review of the life of President Thomas Jefferson who loved music as much as reading. This biography looks at his life as a child, a college student, Congressman, Secretary of State, and President. Perfect for all ages. We also learn that it was currency that led to a separation in political parties. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Classic author H.G. Wells turns his attention to a mystery at sea and a litany of creatures that seemed bent on the destruction of human life. A short story that may leave you feeling the beach and ocean may not be as safe as you thought.

From childhood to his deathbed, this story follows the decisions of Francis at various stages of his remarkable life. From an audience with the Pope to an audience with a sultan, Francis was always grounded in a remarkable message.

Mark Twain takes his humor to the graveyard in this memorable short story. Twain carries on a conversation with a skeleton that has been neglected in the cemetery. While we aren't told what a smiling skeleton looks like, Twain is clear it's not a pleasant view. None of us want to be forgotten and this story helps the hearer understand that even in death we do not want to be neglected.

A seaside summer visit allowed the narrator to encounter a very special bird. This delightful story brings a winged hero to life and allows us to care deeply for the things that "Hum" encounters. Welcome to a delightful vacation and the gentle observations made in an unhurried time. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

In the 21st century we have all seen pictures of Earth from the perspective of space. We've seen the moon close up, and pictures of other planets and stars. This classic takes us back to a time when no one had any idea what the Earth would look like from space. Some experiences seem remarkably accurate while others could only draw from imagination. Follow the journey of Hans Pfaal of Rotterdam who saw a voyage to an inhabited moon as the best alternative to avoiding a life filled with financial difficulty. Rare science fiction from Poe. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

It is 2158 A.D, where Old Gramps Ford and his sizeable family are all cooped together in their ramshackle Alden Village home, with Gramps regularly cutting members of the family who misbehave out of his last will and testament. The reason the family is so sizable is an anti-aging drug was discovered and widely distributed when Gramps was 75 years old, and it is now 102 years later, and the family is still breeding, with nobody dying off. Eventually things become quite crowded.

An older man revels in the joy of finding beauty in the reflection of a pool. Was it a dream? Was it madness? Was it simply an overactive imagination? This classic short story by acclaimed author Nathaniel Hawthorne is masterfully narrated by Glenn Hascall.

In the campy style of 1950s science fiction, this short story seeks to clarify what advancements the Army had made to abolish the need for the Navy. A new and fantastic devise made ships no longer essential to the military operation in America. Would the demand for the abolishment of the Navy?

Helen Keller is known for being without sight and without hearing. Yet this endearing poem by this wonderful woman gives no hint as to her disabilities. Perhaps she saw more than those gifted with sight - heard more than those with the most acute hearing. A poem that is as much history and creative expression - as much patriotic as religious. The listener is left to define the meaning of the old stone wall.

Not to be confused with the classic poem, this short story is a delightful bit of storytelling about the many babes in the wood. This not only includes children, but also beetles, ants, spiders, and - wasps. Educations and just plain fun for the child in all of us.