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Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 052

Seventeen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include Nature and Science--fall scenery, rose oil, large type books for low vision, the pulmotor, and the method of scientific investigation; Philosophy and Thought--Joseph Priestly, Kierkegaard, Rousseau, and A.C. Bradley on poetry; History and Travel--John Johnston founder of Sault St. Marie, eating in Berlin, and Sir John Mandeville's travels; a Japanese folk tale; a defense of Lady Bryon by Harriet Beecher Stowe, and a Virginia slave narrative by Minnie Fulkes. (Summary by Sue Anderson)

"Preparation for a Christian Life" was translated by Lee M. Hollander.

Genres: Essays & Short Works,*Non-fiction

Running Time: 05 hours 05 minutes 40 seconds(17 chapters)

Language: EnglishRead by: VfkaBT, Craig Campbell, Michele Fry

#	Chapter Name
	Books for Tired Eyes Lynne T	24:34
	A Chapter of Things To See This Fall VfkaBT	9:23
	Christ and Socrates Craig Campbell	5:47
	Devil's Head and Customs of Folk in Diverse Isles from Travels of Sir John Mandeville Craig Campbell	17:01
	The Eater of Dreams VfkaBT	9:33
	Eating in Berlin VfkaBT	3:14
	From Rose Petals to Rose Oil Sue Anderson	12:17
	John Johnston, of Sault Ste. Marie, A Passage in Canadian History Phil Schempf	28:51
	The Method of Scientific Investigation Availle	20:44
	Mrs. Minnie Fulkes, The Slave Narratives, Virgina VfkaBT	13:19
	Poetry for Poetry's Sake MaryAnn	50:41
	Preparation for a Christian Life II Craig Campbell	14:19
	The Pulmotor, for Emergency Rescue VfkaBT	4:12
	Ridicule as a Test of Faith Craig Campbell	3:02
	The True Story Of Lady Byron’s Life, Part 1 Michele Fry	26:28
	The True Story Of Lady Byron’s Life, Part 2 Michele Fry	34:56
	The True Story Of Lady Byron’s Life, Part 3 Michele Fry	27:19