A Book of Golden Deeds

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A Book of Golden Deeds

by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

EN·~9 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total

PREFACE

2:05

See Clebration of Women Writers:

2:11

WHAT IS A GOLDEN DEED?

16:34

THE STORIES OF ALCESTIS AND ANTIGONE

8:25

THE CUP OF WATER

10:08

HOW ONE MAN HAS SAVED A HOST - B.C. 507

15:26

THE PASS OF THERMOPYLAE - B.C. 430

18:44

THE ROCK OF THE CAPITOL - B.C. 389

24:00

THE TWO FRIENDS OF SYRACUSE - B.C. 380 (CIRCA)

9:17

THE DEVOTION OF THE DECII - B.C. 339

13:45

Description

A compact treasury of timeless acts, this collection gathers together the quiet heroism and bold self‑sacrifice that have colored human history. Designed for young ears, each vignette offers a glimpse of people who chose duty, mercy, and love over fame or fortune, inviting listeners to contemplate the power of ordinary courage. The tone is straightforward yet vivid, turning the familiar into fresh examples of what it means to act without expectation of reward.

The stories span continents and centuries—Roman defenders of the Coliseum, German peasants defending their homes, a Russian officer’s daring rescue, and sailors surviving wrecks on storm‑tossed seas. Presented in clear, engaging prose, the narratives are short enough for a bedtime reading yet rich enough to spark imagination and moral reflection. Listeners will find both adventure and gentle instruction, a reminder that true greatness often lives in the simple, self‑less deeds of everyday people.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (566K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Hanh Vu, Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger

Release date

2004-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

1823–1901

A hugely popular Victorian novelist, she wrote with warmth, moral energy, and a deep commitment to church life. Best known for The Heir of Redclyffe, she also edited a magazine for girls for decades and produced an astonishing range of fiction, history, and essays.

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