True Stories from History and Biography
This podcast presents historical stories and biographies in a style accessible to young readers. The author uses the conceit of a chair that passes through the hands of various historical figures, allowing for vivid sketches of different eras. The narrative aims to maintain a thread of authentic history while making it engaging for a younger audience.
Episodes
True Stories from History and Biography - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Part 2
In writing this ponderous tome, the author's desire has been to describe the eminent characters and remarkable events of our annals, in such a form and style, that the YOUNG might make acquaintance with them of their own accord. For this purpose, while ostensibly relating the adventures of a Chair, he has endeavored to keep a distinct and unbroken thread of authentic history. The Chair is made to
True Stories from History and Biography - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Part 1
In writing this ponderous tome, the author's desire has been to describe the eminent characters and remarkable events of our annals, in such a form and style, that the YOUNG might make acquaintance with them of their own accord. For this purpose, while ostensibly relating the adventures of a Chair, he has endeavored to keep a distinct and unbroken thread of authentic history. The Chair is made to
