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Título: El caso Watergate

Subtitular: El cuarto poder ha ganado [Watergate: When the Fourth Estate Won]

Autor: Online Studio Productions

Narrador: uncredited

Formato: Original Recording

Duración: 17 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 02-18-15

Editor: Online Studio Productions

Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 1 votos

Categorías: History, American

Resumen del editor:

El hecho cumbre del periodismo moderno. Dos periodistas del Washington Post, Carl Bernstein y Bob Woodward, hicieron pública una compleja red de espionaje político en los Estados Unidos de América que terminó con la condena de algunos consejeros muy cercanos al presidente Richard Nixon, y con la propia dimisión de éste el 8 de agosto de 1974.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

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Title: Tales Never Told Around the Campfire

Subtitle: True Stories of Frontier America

Author: Mark Dugan

Narrator: Roy Lunel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-15

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Ten outlaws, ten states, ten stories of 19th-century fugitives remarkable because the events really took place. Mark Dugan's latest outlaw chase reins in enough evidence to corral the cynics. There is new information on the strange relationship between Wild Bill Hickok, his enemy and victim, David McCanles, and the beautiful Sarah Shull of North Carolina. Was Tom Horn a hired killer for the big cattlemen in the unsolved Wyoming ambush? How much do we really know about Deputy U.S. Marshall Ed Short, legendary for his gun duel with Black-Faced Charley Bryant of the Dalton Gang in Oklahoma? Or Cora Hubbard, who led a bank robbery in Missouri, then went home to Kansas to change back into a dress and bury the stolen money in her potato patch? What became of Punch Collins, black leader of a New Mexico train hold up in 1884?

Members Reviews:

The Wild Frontier

This was a fun audiobook filled with many lesser known, yet just as interesting and colorful characters from America's wild frontier. Many of whom worked the cattle drives and gambling circuits just as the famous outlaws did. Several were hard, dangerous people living in hard times when all that stopped them was frontier justice.

I think the most chilling story was about the Hill family where Alan Cash Hill and Dusky settled in Parker County Texas. They were a true family of outlaws, even having an escape tunnel under their homestead for other outlaws to stay and evade the law. Then there was Sarah Shull and David McCanles who was the first man killed by Wild Bill Hickok.

There was U.S. Marshal Ed Short from Oklahoma who was said to have feared neither man nor the devil who was in a famous gunfight with Black-Faced Charley Bryant from the Dalton Gang. Also, Punch Collins from Escondida, New Mexico and Pete Loggins from Arkansas who was a man of many trades and a murderer. From Illinois there was William Ruby and his Copperhead justice along with so many other characters with colorful histories.

There were a few chapters I listened to twice because I recognized the areas and I found it quite interesting listening to the history of the people and places that settled or passed through them. I would definitely recommend listening to this audiobook and I would even listen to it again while sitting around a campfire. It would remind me that the land I'm sitting on was most likely occupied by at least one or more of these folks from the old west. This was a great book by Mark Dugan.

Roy Lunel did a perfect job narrating this audiobook. He spoke clearly and told the stories as one would expect to hear them. I think he has a great voice for doing westerns. He made this book completely enjoyable and I hope to hear more from him in the future.

Audiobook gifted in exchange for review.

There is a reason the tales were never told

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Some one who likes listening to court dockets and boring facts about nothing. The facts were hard to follow.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not sure

What three words best describe Roy Lunels voice?

Easy to listen to

What character would you cut from Tales Never Told Around the Campfire?

All of them - well I can't say that because I stopped listening about half way through.

Any additional comments?

There is reason you never heard about any of these people. They weren't noteworthy.

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Title: The 50 Amazing United States of America, Vol 1

Subtitle: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California

Author: Thomas Hodge

Narrator: Dan Boice

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-15

Publisher: Thomas Hodge

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

This serves as the first volume of a series covering the amazing 50 states. It looks at the facts about each state, its history, and interesting little tidbits of information about each. In this volume, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, and California are covered.

Members Reviews:

Looking forward to learning more about the first four states in the alphabet.

The "Look Inside" has me believing I am going to love this book, as there is a color photo of Alabama's state, then an overview that includes things like the state song, following some interesting facts about Alabama. If my thoughts regarding this tome change, I will return and update this review.

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Title: Mary's Story

Subtitle: The Last of the Pioneers

Author: Cheryl A. Hayes

Narrator: Judy Rounda

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-15

Publisher: Cheryl A. Hayes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Passionate pioneers, emigrants, and soldiers, bravely follow their dreams for adventure and freedom. Their steadfast faith in God, and inherited strengths and courage, drive them to exhilarating experiences. Mary's Story: The Last of the Pioneers is a chronicle of events, with vignettes, of lives touching hers: the forces she faced making a home and decisions she made knowing her heart's desires. Tribute is due the mortal man whose sheer will leads to unknown danger and challenges.

Our real history should not become myth or legend - it is our responsibility to record it for posterity. Knowing our heritage can contribute to personal success.

Members Reviews:

Mary's Story-Good Book

This is a good book and enjoyed reading it very much. Lots of history of our family. It brought back memories of my childhood. My Aunt Mary was a very special person. Very talented and could make something out of almost nothing. She had an energy that would put most people to shame. This book is a good read, shows how our parents lived and made do in the hard times. Every younger generation should read this book. Lots of hard work went into this book. Many hours, days and weeks of research to make sure that all the facts were correct. I recommend this book to all ages. I would rate this book a five.

Twila Peterson Payne

This is a story written by my mothers sister. ...

This is a story written by my mothers sister. It was very interesting for my family but I believe every family will find it interesting in the respect that it depicts what our ancestors endured in the past.

Great book! It is so important that the history ...

Great book! It is so important that the history and the heritage of our families are preserved. Thank you, Cheryl, for your dedication in writing this book. It is very interesting!

Five Stars

Awesome!

Family Heritage

Worthwhile reading inspiring people to learn their heritage. Family is important and this better than most books inspires us to find our roots.

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Title: Hellfire

Author: James Holland

Narrator: Saul Reichlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-15

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

August, 1942. North Africa. The desert war hangs in the balance. When the commander of the Eighth Army, General Gott, is killed, it's clear that foul play is at work. An impenetrable Axis spy circuit is compromising any hope the Allies have of stemming the Nazi tide.

Jack Tanner, recovering from wounds in a Cairo hospital, is astonished to receive a battlefield commission which will propel him into a very different world when he returns to action. Fit once more, he finds himself facing the full onslaught of Rommel's latest offensive.

In its aftermath, Tanner and his trusty sidekick Sykes are recruited to work behind the Axis lines in a desperate attempt to fight back. But the murky world of deceit and murder they find themselves in is a million miles away from the certainties of the battlefield. Somehow they must discover who they can trust in the cat-and-mouse world of counter-espionage before it's too late...

Members Reviews:

What a fantastic good old fashioned adventrue

I just love this series of stories. After obtaining this title on spec, I have subsequently gone back to the start and purchased the lot. Fast, full of action, well narrated and magical. Just like a 'Commando' picture story book but updated by HBO. Our hero is square jawed, honest and a fighting man. His motley platoon, a collection of misfits and characters that are all redeemed by courage and loyalty. It's the Victor comic for grown up boys, and I say again, a great story, well written and so accurate. It will keep you captivated, waiting to see how Sgt Tanner solves the next problem the German Army puts in front of him. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Well done.

Great book

Well read and great story, I would definitely recommend this book. It's the 4th book in the series and this story really shows how good the research is.

Forge Ahead

Once again a rattling good yarn delivered with pace and excitement complex who did IT and reverie in comradeship that seems to be missing today well done James another 5star read

Great stuff as always by James Holland!

Another tremendous adventure with Jack Tanner and the lads. Can't wait to hear the next encounter!

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Title: Abraham Lincoln's Two Inaugural Addresses

Author: Abraham Lincoln

Narrator: John Greenman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-14-15

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Lincoln's first Inaugural Address was delivered on March 4th, 1861, as the North and South were sliding toward separation and Civil War. In it, Lincoln warns the nation of the consequences of the secession of the Southern States and, in an effort to avert secession, claims that his administration plans no changes regarding slavery.

His second Inaugural Address, given just weeks before his assassination, was also delivered on March 4 but four years later, in 1865. Just over a month later, April 18, 1865, the Civil War ended with the surrender of the Confederate army. This was four days after Lincoln was shot on April 14. He died the next day.

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Title: 1776: Daughter of Liberty

Subtitle: Book 1 of the 1776 Series Set During the American Revolutionary War

Author: Nathaniel Burns

Narrator: Carolyn Graves

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-08-14

Publisher: Heiken Marketing

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Massachusetts, 1776

Young Abigail suffers greatly from the way she is being raised by her mother, for whom a woman's only place is in the kitchen. At the same time, her father's dedicated fight for freedom also ignites in her a passion for the American Revolution. When news of her father's death reaches her, she has a falling out with her mother. Soon after, Abigail goes on her way to fight for freedom and independence, like her father had done.

On the way, she encounters the young English deserter Edward, who has come to the realization that he went to war for the wrong ideals and who also wants to join the Continental Army.

Soon, the two discover their true feelings for each other as the turmoil of the American Revolutionary War begins for them a time of uncertainty, of hope and of terror. Is the burning torch of their love strong enough to withstand the storm?

Members Reviews:

Very Disappointed

I was hoping this book would be about the American Revolution and the part women played in it. While there actually was a Dr. Warren, later General Warren who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill, the character in the book does not portray him accurately. Dr. Joseph Warren never joined with Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Men as the book suggests. The book is more about the fictitious daughter, Abigail and the conflict between her and mother. Then Abigail's "flight to fight as a man" in the Revolution where she meets a deserting British soldier. The usual - fall in love, wounded in battle, and both are saved and healed of their wounds. Very little about the Revolution and where this battlefield actually was. I really enjoy historical and historical romantic books, unfortunately, this was neither. I am glad I read this so I will know not to look for the other books of the series. Sorry for such a low rating, but this was a very disappointing read.

Now, I've heard everything

Usually, when I read a wildly inaccurate historical novel, I assume that the author just didn't understand the importance of research. He or she didn't understand that having 21st century people in costumes did not a historical novel make, so to speak. And that's the sort of review I'd have posted here, until I read Mr. Burns' afterward. But let's let Mr. Burns speak for himself. 'This book is many things, but one thing it is not is a history lesson. Reading this book should be entertaining, and while history is very entertaining, it is not the intent of this novel to follow a series of historical events.' Hmm. If history is entertaining, why does it need to be adapted so that it 'does not become arduous to read'? Perhaps because the author is unwilling to take the time? The author goes on to proclaim that he used 'real' people as models for his characters...that is, he took their names, and changed the details of their lives enough that the poor souls wouldn't be able to recognize themselves.

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Title: Chester A. Arthur's Last Address to Congress

Author: Chester Arthur

Narrator: John Greenman

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 - November 18, 1886) was the 21st President of the United States (1881-85); he succeeded James Garfield upon the latter's assassination. At the outset, Arthur struggled to overcome his reputation, stemming from his beginnings in politics as a politician from the New York City Republican political machine. He succeeded by embracing the cause of civil service reform. His advocacy for, and subsequent enforcement of, the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was the centerpiece of his administration.

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Title: James Buchanan's Last Address to Congress

Author: James Buchanan

Narrator: John Greenman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

James Buchanan, Jr., (April 23, 1791 - June 1, 1868) was the 15th President of the United States (1857 - 1861), serving immediately prior to the American Civil War. He is, to date, the only president from Pennsylvania and the only president to remain a lifelong bachelor. His inability to identify a ground for peace or address the sharply divided pro-slavery and anti-slavery partisans with a unifying principle on the brink of the Civil War has led to his consistent ranking by historians as one of the worst presidents in American history. Historians in both 2006 and 2009 voted his failure to deal with secession the worst presidential mistake ever made.

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Title: Religion And Wine

Subtitle: A Cultural History of Wine Drinking in the United States

Author: Robert C. Fuller

Narrator: Tim Lundeen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-19-14

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Wine, more than any other food or beverage, is intimately associated with religious experience and celebratory rituals. Nowhere is this seen more clearly than in American cultural history. From the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock to the Franciscans and Jesuits who pioneered California's Mission Trail, many American religious groups have required wine to perform their sacraments and enliven their evening meals. This audiobook tells the story of how viniculture in America was started and sustained by a broad spectrum of religious denominations. In the process, it offers new insights into the special relationship between wine production and consumption and the spiritual dimension of human experience.

Critic Reviews:

"Fuller has written that rare combination of scholarly treatise and entertaining social history... An intoxicating book; highly recommended." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Is Wine a culture or an adjunct to religion?

As a long term alcoholic, this reader has wrestled with whether he should take wine at his service. This small volumn provides the background for an intelligent individual answer to the question. It also gives insight to the question of cultural purity in the midst of others, and the rituals designed to preclude contamination by non-believers. It's subtitle, "A Cutural History of Wine Drinking in the United States." is its best recommendation. If one already has the answer, then this open non-polemical history is not for them. I particularly related to its description of wine tasting as a religous-secular ceremony. The recent decision to prohibit sales of wine via the Internet makes sense after "tasting" this easy read volume. A strong recommendation for religous anthropologists, recovering alcoholics, and the just plain curious. The only omission that I noted was no discussion of the use of non-preserved grape juice "mus" for ministers, rabbis, and priests who are alcoholics.