Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive w ...
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Classic King Arthur stories told on my way to work. Contact at kingarthurknightstories@gmail.com
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This book is an attempt to tell some of the stories of King Arthur and his Knights in a way which will be interesting to every boy and girl who loves adventures. (Introduction by Henry Gilbert)
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Stories of King Arthur and His Knights. Retold from Malory’s “Morte dArthur”.
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The tales of King Arthur and his Knights are of Celtic origin. The Celts were the people who occupied Britain at the time when the history of the country opens… It is believed that King Arthur lived in the sixth century, just after the Romans withdrew from Britain… the stories came to be handed down from father to son, in Brittany (whose people are of the same family as the Welsh) as well as in Wales and England… [story-tellers altered the stories to suit their times down through the centuri ...
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Have you ever felt called to create something bigger than yourself? Something that truly rocked your world, and changed the trajectory of your life? Did it hit you at the worst moment? Me too! I was walking the picket line with my husband pushing my special needs son in his wheelchair. We had just gone from dual income, 2 kids to NO income, 2 kids. We didn’t know how we were going to pay the bills, the mortgage or put food on the table. The future looked really bleak. As we were walking, it ...
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THE STORY OF SIR PELLIAS (CHAPS 3-4) from THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS
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In chapter 3 Sir Pellias holds true to his promise to declare Queen Guinivere to be the most beautiful queen while outside the castle of the knight of the green sleeves- and winds up being treated to a dinner within the castle where he is persuaded to give up his enchanted necklace - after which troubole follows. In chapter 4, back in Camelt, Sir G…
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THE STORY OF SIR PELIAS (CHAPS 5-6) by HOWARD PYLE from THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR
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In Chapter 5: How Sir Gawain met Sir Pelias- then how Sir Gawain found his way into Lady Ettards castle In Chapter 6: Sir Pelias is saved from certain death by the Lady of the Lake Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.comBy me
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THE THREE TOOLS OF DEATH A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON
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Father Brown is called upon to investigate the recent death of an older recluse who was at one time well known to the community, His brilliant insight leads the police to the manner in which the old man's death took place. You are invited to explore over 2,500 episodes from our 11 podcasts at our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com- Enjoy!…
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BEST OF (#25 OF 476) WILLIAM WILSON by EDGAR ALLEN POE
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THE CAGE and OUT ON THE FIELD BY ZANE GREY
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Wayne University Ken Ward has a long shot at playing varsity baseball ijn his first year due to the team's varsity players being grounded by playing ball outside the college off season. When the tryouts come over a hundred players show up and they are hooted mercilessly by the varsity players now on the sidelines. Try out our new esbsite at www.bes…
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A truly rare story from Anton Chekhov which is best decribed as a mystery spoof. A seasoned Russian investigator teams up with a 20 year old detective wanna-be to determine the fate of a retired worker. Visit our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and enjoy the best of my first ten years of stories from the 1001 stories network.…
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BEST OF (#24 ORF 473) BREAD and THAT IOWA TOWN from PRAIRIE GOLD
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In 1914, when America sent many of her young men to fight for Europe's freedom, a call was put out throughout the state of Iowa for written articles and stories about life in Iowa which would be combined into a book which would be sent to the young men from that state who away fighting. These two stories were included in that book, which is called …
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This classic story from America's first widely recognized author Washington Irving tells the story of a henpecked husband who fell asleep in the Catskills for twenty years and upon waking up, was surprised to find that everything had changed and that the American Revolution had taken place during his absence. Get the new link for 1001 CLASSIC SHORT…
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BEST OF 1001 (#23 FAV OF 472) WAR and JAN THE UNREPENTANT JACK LONDON
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A TINY LITTLE THING and ANDROCLUS & THE LION TALES FOR ALL AGES
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A Tiny Little Thing- A father teaches a little girl the importantace of all lives big or small Androcles & The Lion- A slave turned gladiator befriends a lion when they share a cave and later the favor is returned in a big way Join us at our new (2024) website at www.bestof1001stories.com and sign on for our first newsletter plus browse our 11 1001…
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THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES and THE SWINEHERD HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON
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Two classic morality tales which have been shared for way over a hundred years from Hans Christian Anderson. The Emperor's New Clothes: The ruler of a kingdom is duped by a pair of conmen pretending to be weavers who convince the emperor that only the ignorant, or those unfit for their jobs, fail to see the fine clothes they will make for the king.…
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BEST OF (#22 OF 471) TRANSIENTS IN ARCADIA by O.HENRY
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THE SIGN OF THE BROKEN SWORD A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
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This is one of best Father Brown stories I have had the pleasure to share. Its a great story that rings true- a story of a military leader whose legend was perhaps not as well deserved as all his admirers believed. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and get a look at all our 1001 shows- give some a try! And join our mailing list…
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PRISONER OF THE SOPHS and CALL FOR CANDIDATES ZANE GREY THE YOUNG PITCHER
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Ken Ward, after talking to his coach not long after the great potato fight, is talked into walking over to the Sophmore dormirories to aplogize to the varsity basball captain, Dale- but Dale has other plans, and Ken and the coach find themselves trapped with no way out. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com, and take advantage of s…
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BEST OF 1001 (#21 OF 470) BRIGHTEN'S SISTER-IN-LAW by HENRY LAWSON
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THE VARSITY CAPTAIN and A GREAT ARM by ZANE GREY
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The start of another great series of baseball short stories (the last one was "The Red-Headed Outfield)- this one being"The Young Pitcher'- the storyof a very young man who attends a large college as a freshman and soon learns what hazing is all about. His dream of playing baseball for that college seems to end when he punches the varsity captain o…
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THE STORY OF SIR PELIAS (CHAPS 1-2) FROM HOWARD PYLE'S 'THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR & HIS KNIGHTS
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Sir Pelias, one of King Arthur's top knights, makes a promise to Lady Guinevere that he will go on a mission to defend her honor, and leaves her company unarmed, promising he will capture another knight's armor and return with great deeds accomplished.By me
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BEST OF 1001 (#20 OF 463) BOULE DE SUIF (PT 2) by GUY DE MAUPASSANT
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BEST OF 1001 (#20 OF 463) BOULE DE SUIF (PT. 1) by GUY de MAUPASSANT
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A playful young black labrador gives three Australian gold miners a scare when he picks up a wrapped explosive charge and chases the scared miners with it, thinking its a game of fetch and return. NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Enjoy 1001 Grea…
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THE WARRIOR MAID OF SAN CARLOS by ROBERT BARR
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A true story telling of the time young Horatio Nelson, while reconnoitering Fort San Carlos for the planned takeover of Nicaragua with a single ship, encountered the 16 year old daughter of the fort's commander as she was outside trying to gauge the size of the British ship. The exploits of the famous British Lord Nelson fill volumes- this was the …
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#19 (of 462) BEST OF 1001 RIKKI TIKKI TAVI by RUDYARD KIPLING
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A young mongoose is discovered half-drowned by an English family who take him into their home where he soon shows his gratitude by saving their lives more than once as he uses his skills to eliminate deadly snakes from the house and garden. A great classic from Rudyard Kipling. Check Out our NEW website (July 2024) www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS…
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Our narrator tells a great fishing story whicfh begins at the home of an old local fisherman with two beautiful daughters and continues with a battle of wits between he and a huge trout followed by some good country advice.
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OUR AROMATIC UNCLE by HENRY CUYLER BUNNER
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A marrried couple who for years has ben enjoying gifts from a generous uncle they had never met finally get the chance to meet him when he cables that he is traveling to see them and stay for awhile. As you migt expect the story has a surprise ending.By me
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#18 (of 461) BEST OF 1001 NEGORE, THE COWARD by JACK LONDON
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THE FILLMORE ELDERBERRIES by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY
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A young man who has just lost his father and needs to support his mother tries to find work but no one, inluding his own uncle, will hire him due to his deceased father's bad reputation as a shirker. Finally a local farmer offers the young man a job to clear an entire field of elderberries down to the roots for a pittance, provided he finishes the …
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Melissa Schulz - Yell Less, Smile More - Fill Your Tool Belt With Skills That Will Make The Legacy-making Process Easier
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Episode Highlights: How does Melissa assist parents in effectively managing their children's challenging behaviors? Why is it important to maintain a curious attitude toward a child's behavior instead of reacting with anger? Some effective strategies or tools for identifying what works best for each child. How does Melissa's approach contribute to …
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Two brothers who own a successful clock/watch shop in Paris are surprised when a disreputable looking man enters the shop- and they both believe has has come to case the shop before robbing it. They contact the police, and the police question the man, but come up with nothing. Things turn bad for the brothers soon after. We promised two Robert Bar …
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BEST OF (#17 OF 460) A BURGLAR'S CHRISTMAS by WILLA CATHER
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THE BOOK OF MERLIN: (CHAPS 3-4) MORGANA LA FAY BETRAYS KING ARTHUR
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In this story Merlin is no longer a force but he is able to make a request to Vivien to save King Arthur's life. Arthur and a fellow knight become lost after a deer hunt and they are lured onto a sailing ship by Morgana La Fay's magic- and things go downhill from there.;By me
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BEST OF 1001 (# 16 of 450) HOW ROBIN HOOD CAME TO BE AN OUTLAW by HOWARD PYLE
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THE MANAGER OF MADDEN'S HILL by ZANE GREY
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A young crippled boy who has learned baseball inside and out gets a chance to become a manager for a local boys team, and quickly learns the pain and the glory that comes with coaching. Enjoy 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on the Podbean Podcast App today! Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podbean.app.podcast …
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Phebe Trotman - Be the Champion of your OWN Journey!!!
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Episode Highlights: Phebe's journey as an athlete, the hurdles she encountered, and her resilience in overcoming them. The motivation behind writing her books, their structure, and the valuable lessons they offer to readers. Embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and developing resilience. The importance of goals and personal…
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THE MISTAKE OF THE MACHINE A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K. CHESTERTON
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Father brown shares a story with his friend Flambeau about a visit the Father had made to a detective's office in Chicago while he was working in the US. The detective was convinced to a new fangled pulse reader, serving as a lie detector, could prove the innocence or guilt of suspects. Enjoy: IN SEARCH OF ATTILA THE HUN'S TREASURE" at 1001 Heroes …
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THEIR FIRST FORMAL CALL by GRACE MACGOWAN COOKE
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Many years ago, around 1900, social customes were very different from what they are today. if a young man wanted to make a formal call on a young lady, the custom of the day wasd to approach the young lady's house and present a card of introduction. Generally, a servant or butler would offer a server, or silver plate, upon wich the young man would …
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THE STORY OF THE BETRAYAL OF MERLIN (CHAPS 1 &2) KING ARTHUR & HIS KNIGHTS
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King Arthur's evil sister Queen Morgana LaFay plans a way to get Merlin out of the way of Arthur by using her young protoge Vivien to charm Merlin into teaching her all his magic. Enjoy 'Tarzan the Untamed' now at 1001 Stories For the Road Podcast and 'The Secret Garden' at 1001 Classic Stories For All Ages.…
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#14 LISTENER FAV (of 448) WHITE AND YELLOW by JACK LONDON
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A 10 year-old boy growing up in a gold mining area discovers the stash of a pair of notorious thieves and adventure follows...By me
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Karla Combres - How Knowing Your Essential Values and Getting Your Story Straight Will Help YOU Live Into Your Legacy!
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Episode Highlights: Steps you can take to identify and align with your essential values. Why is it important to get your story straight when building your legacy? The concept of a legacy guide and how it can empower individuals to live a more purposeful life. How does living meaningfully impact one's sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in life? A…
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3 BANJO PATERSON STORIES FROM DOWN UNDER: HIS MASTERPIECE, SITTING IN JUDGEMENT,THIRSTY ISLAND
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Australia owes a debt of gratitude to Banjo Paterson (and Henry Lawson) for their great short stories that chronicled the quirky and unique characters and places of Australia in its early days. These three short stories- His Masterpeice, Sitting in Judgement, and Thirsty Island tell of the days when Australia was "the wild west" in more ways than o…
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THE HEAD OF CAESAR A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
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Father Brown and Flambeau assist a young lady who is being terrorized by a blackmailer. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id16132138…
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Father brown and Flambeau visit the art conservatory of a friend who has asked Father brown to look after his wife after his death, which has been foretold by an Indian mystic. Enjoy 'The Secret Garden' now at 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-sto…
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William Lantry awakes hundreds of years in the future after having died in 1933. He awakes with a burning rage towards mankind and as he learns more about this futuristic place, it only grows. He discovers that the graveyards of old have been destroyed and he was in one of the last ones. He's unsure of why he has been brought back to life but he es…
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BEST OF 1001 (#13 OF 447) CONFESSIONS OF A HUMORIST by O.HENRY
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In this classic O.Henry short story, a second accountant in a small hardware store finds he has a talent for writing things that make people smile, He is soon selling his humorous writings to magazines, and one offers him a high paying job. But soon he begins running out of inspiration and finds himself chasing friends and family for funny quips-an…
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THE EXPOSURE OF LORD STANSFORD by ROBERT BARR
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A young socialite becomes the object of jealousy and desire when she attends a large party at a wealthy estate. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from…
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Debbi Sluys - Dare to Declare - How Vision Boards can Help YOU Achieve your Legacy
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Episode Highlights: What is a vision board, and how does it help people achieve their goals? The science behind vision boards. Connecting vision boards to legacy creation. How does the Dare to Declare vision boarding method contribute to reinventing individuals' lives? And much more! About Debbi: Debbi Sluys, founder of Dare to Declare™, is a coach…
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THE DUKE'S MYSTERY and MATRIMONIAL ESPIONAGE ANDREW FORRESTER
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The Duke's Mystery- A London private detective does his best to solve a robbery ring, and things go well until a local constable looking for a promotion follows the wrong clue- with disastrous results Matrimonial Espionage- A wealthy man hires a detective to follow his wife and report if she is being unfaithful. Both stories from Andrew Forrester's…
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#12 (of 446) BEST OF 1001 GARM-A HOSTAGE by RUDYARD KIPLING
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A humorous Rudyard Kipling story based upon his time serving the military in India when it was a British colony. The narrator is an officer who has been given an extremely intelligent bull terrier by a subordinate whose career he saved after a drunken incident. The officer tries to find ways to return the dog to his owner but the owner keeps refusi…
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In the territory bordering British-controlled India and wild Afghanistan, a special mission is sent out to capture a known thief and murderer and 13 of his men. They travel at night, but on the way they are surrounded in the darkness by the ghostly presence of a legion of cavalry who had met their fate previously at the hands of murderous Afghanis.…
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