Biographical Stories (From: "True Stories of History and Biography")

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Biographical Stories (From: "True Stories of History and Biography")

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

TRUE STORIES OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY - By Nathaniel Hawthorne

0:04
2

BIOGRAPHICAL STORIES

9:13
3

BENJAMIN WEST. - \[BORN 1738. DIED 1820\]

19:55
4

SIR ISAAC NEWTON. - \[BORN 1642, DIED 1727\]

14:25
5

SAMUEL JOHNSON - \[BORN 1709 DIED 1784.\]

9:15
6

CHAPTER V.

0:04
7

SAMUEL JOHNSON. - \[CONTINUED\]

9:58
8

OLIVER CROMWELL. - \[BORN 1599 DIED 1658.\]

17:50
9

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. - \[BORN 1706, DIED 1790\]

9:50
10

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. - \[CONTINUED\]

11:07

Description

This collection offers a gentle journey into the lives of some of history’s most memorable figures— from a curious boy named Benjamin West to the towering minds of Sir Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin, and even the formidable Queen Christina. Each portrait is told in clear, lively language that invites young listeners to imagine the world these people shaped, while the narrative stays respectful of the audience’s age and curiosity.

Interwoven with the biographies is the touching story of Edward, a child whose sight is taken away and who learns to find light in the love of his family and friends. His brother George and the sweet Emily promise to fill his days with new kinds of wonder, showing that knowledge and happiness need not rely on vision alone. The tone remains warm and thoughtful, making the book a comforting companion for children eager to explore both great deeds and personal courage.

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Full title

Biographical Stories (From: "True Stories of History and Biography") (From: "True Stories of History and Biography")

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (115K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger and Al Haines

Release date

2005-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

1804–1864

Best known for The Scarlet Letter, this American master of dark, symbolic fiction turned guilt, secrecy, and moral conflict into unforgettable stories. His novels and tales still shape how readers imagine Puritan New England and the shadows of the human conscience.

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