Listen to Top 100 Audiobooks in History, American

Peter of New Amsterdam Audiobook by James Otis

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/ [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/] to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peter of New Amsterdam Subtitle: A Story of Old New York Author: James Otis Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Made for Success Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Twelve-year-old Peter Hulbert is left an orphan in Leyden, Holland, as the rest of the Pilgrims sail for the New World. A merchant of the West India Company takes him to New Amsterdam as his servant. Here Peter's adventures begin in this historically accurate tale of life in old New York. The purpose of this story is to show children the home life of the colonists they meet in their history books. So that the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child and purport to have been related by a child. It is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to hear of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build a country for themselves, and such facts are not to be found in history books. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children's stories from yesterday's classics. Learn from our nation's founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories.

Federal Reserve System Audiobook by IntroBooks

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/ [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/] to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Federal Reserve System Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Prior to the establishment of the Federal Reserve System (FRS), the US economy faced frequent panics, bank failures, and credit scarcity due to unstable banking and financial systems prevailing in the market. Additionally, due to the rapid industrialization, the decentralized banking system became more unstable. Specifically, the financial and the economy panic encountered during 1907 forced the congress to establish a centralized bank, the Federal Reserve System. Congress passed the Reserve Act in the year 1913 to establish the FRS. The FRS is entitled to provide a safe, secure, and stable financial growth for the US.

They Came for Freedom Audiobook by Jay Milbrandt

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/ [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/] to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Came for Freedom Subtitle: The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims Author: Jay Milbrandt Narrator: Wayne Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A pause-resisting story of the Pilgrims, the courageous band of freedom seekers who set out for a new life for themselves and forever changed the course of history. Once a year at Thanksgiving, we encounter Pilgrims as folksy people in funny hats before promptly forgetting them. In the centuries since America began, the Pilgrims have been relegated to folklore and children's stories, fairy-tale mascots for holiday parties and greeting cards. The true story of the Pilgrim fathers could not be more different. Beginning with the execution of two pastors deviating from the Elizabethan Church of England, the Pilgrims' great journey was one of courageous faith, daring escape, and tenuous survival. Theirs is the story of refugees who fled intense religious persecution; of dreamers who voyaged the Atlantic and into the unknown when all other attempts had led to near-certain death; of survivors who struggled with newfound freedom. Loneliness led to starvation, tension gave way to war with natives, and suspicion broke the back of the very freedom they endeavored to achieve. Despite the pain and turmoil of this high-stakes triumph, the Pilgrim fathers built the cornerstone for a nation dedicated to faith, freedom, and thankfulness. This is the epic story of the Pilgrims, an adventure that laid the bedrock for the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the American identity. Members Reviews: it is easy to commercialize the American narrative As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, it is easy to commercialize the American narrative. With flashy advertisements, holiday sales, and television specials, Thanksgiving can downplay the drama and severity of the events surrounding the founding of America. This is the problem that historian Jay Milbran seeks to solve in his new novel They Came for Freedom: The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims (Thomas Nelson, 2017). This book reads as a novel but serves as a textbook. Divided into three sections, the plot follows the plight of the persecuted pilgrims from Europe to the New World. It portrays this adventure as nothing short of harrowingâa radical, dangerous escapade with people passionate about seeking religious freedom. In an age with the secularization of church history, this novel is a reminder of the true spirit of Thanksgiving and should serve to give us a deeper appreciation of the trials endured for our religious liberties. This book is well-researched and includes a bibliography, index, timeline, and primary sources. It is written in a narrative style with dialogue. Are you willing to discover one of the roots of the American society? The Pilgrims did not create a Thanksgiving holiday, not intend that future fall institution. A singular event after two years of hard circumstances upon arrival in New Plymouth was a one-off expression of gratitude. Turkey or cranberries weren't on the menu of the PilgrimÂFathers. Somehow the tradition in the spirit of the Pilgrims became a common tradition in New England and institutionalized in the 19th century throughout the United States. Jay Milbrandt delves into the history of the first group of Separatists and Puritans heading for the new world in 1620.

A Savage War Audiobook by Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh, Williamson Murray

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/ [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/] to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Savage War Subtitle: A Military History of the Civil War Author: Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh, Williamson Murray Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The Civil War represented a momentous change in the character of war. It combined the projection of military might across a continent on a scale never before seen with an unprecedented mass mobilization of peoples. Yet despite the revolutionizing aspects of the Civil War, its leaders faced the same uncertainties that have vexed combatants since the days of Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War. In a masterful narrative that propels listeners from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to the surrender of Robert E. Lee's army at Appomattox, Williamson Murray and Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh bring every aspect of the battlefield vividly to life. They show how this new way of waging war was made possible by the powerful historical forces unleashed by the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution, yet how the war was far from being simply a story of the triumph of superior machines. Murray and Hsieh paint indelible portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and other major figures whose leadership, judgment, and personal character played such decisive roles in the fate of a nation. They also examine how the Army of the Potomac, the Army of Northern Virginia, and the other major armies developed entirely different cultures that influenced the war's outcome. Critic Reviews: "A genuinely fresh, persuasive perspective on the Civil War.... A book that will make even readers with a strong knowledge of the war think about how it was fought and why it ended as it did. A winner for Civil War history buffs." (Kirkus Starred Review) Members Reviews: A Book about Conclusions This purpose of this book is to present and support the conclusions of the authors. The cherry-picked facts included (and omitted) serve only that purpose: this is not the broad, unbiased survey of military history suggested by the title. If you're inclined to agree with the authors' take on the War, you may be able to enjoy this book, assuming you tailor your expectations appropriately. The book emphasizes slavery, criticizes scholars who talk of the states' rights role in the war and generally sets up a north-protagonist, south-antagonist narrative, though it portrays both sides as predominately inept. I'm sure that had such wise men as the authors been around in the 1860's to explain things to the cretans, the Civil War might never have taken place or, at least, been a quick and easy process. The authors are clearly teachers because they repeat the same conclusions over and over and freely pass judgment on the actions and decisions of every government official and soldier described, on both sides. If you are enamored with college professors and veiled condescension from on high, this book is for you. For me, such style is a hallmark of commentary, not what this book purports to be -- a "history" should not be so judgment-heavy. Keegan's history of the Civil War is far and away superior in this regard. I found it particularly off-putting that the authors repeatedly use the third person to reference their own previous writings as support of some of the claims in this book. Accordingly, I question whether there is an underlying agenda here, though I do not care to speculate on what it may be. I would rather read a book of facts/information etc.

Miracle on Buffalo Pass Audiobook by Harrison Jones

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/ [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1222/] to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miracle on Buffalo Pass Subtitle: Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217 Author: Harrison Jones Narrator: Thomas Block Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Harrison Jones Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: On the evening of December 4, 1978, Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217 departed Steamboat Springs, Colorado bound for Denver with 22 souls on board. Less than an hour later, the flight was forced down on Buffalo Pass at an altitude of 10,500 feet when it encountered severe icing conditions and downdrafts created by the winds of a mountain wave. The tragic accident triggered one of the most intense search and rescue efforts in Rocky Mountain history. This true story is told in the words of the courageous passengers and crew - who found themselves struggling to survive the arctic type blizzard conditions with no hope of immediate help - and the heroic search and rescue personnel who risked lives to save lives. Led by an elite Civil Air Patrol unit, with the assistance of other rescue units and civilian volunteers, the search and rescue effort is considered one of the most successful in Civil Air Patrol's history. Members Reviews: Terrible narration Narrator is the worst I've heard on any Audible book. Voice is slurred and sounds almost computerized. This was a good story but difficult to listen to because of the poor quality of narration Amazing detail on every account of the events. I realy enjoyed listening to this story. The author, a pilot, gave such details on the weather, the equipment and aviation issues. The story offers perspectives from the crew, the passengers and their families. You start to feel like you to are waiting to hear if your loved ones have survived. This is a great story of the human spirit and the community that risked their own lives to help with the very difficult rescue. An airline crash saga. The author does a great job reliving the agony of an airline crash, in blizzard conditions in the northern mountains of Colorado. Highlighting the efforts of all the first responders involved, plus the heroic deeds of a few able passengers, makes for a great learning experience for the reader.