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Dive into the captivating stories of Englands past with Volume IV of our engaging series! This installment takes you on a journey from the nation‚s conversion to Christianity all the way through the reign of Queen Victoria. Perfectly tailored for children and young adults, these anecdotes‚some famous, others lesser-known‚are presented in an exciting and imaginative way. (Introduction by Kalynda)

Frederick Jackson Turner stands out as one of the most influential historians in the United States, renowned for his groundbreaking frontier thesis. This compelling theory posits that American democracy was significantly shaped by the presence of an undeveloped frontier from the nations founding until the 1880s. Turner introduced his ideas in the seminal essay The Significance of the Frontier in American History, published just three years after the frontier was officially closed in 1890. He continued to expand upon the frontier thesis, exploring themes such as sectionalism and the Midwests ...

Dive into the captivating life of Henry IV, the first Bourbon King of France and Navarre. Raised as a Protestant, Henry narrowly escaped the brutal St. Bartholomews Day massacre and led the Protestant forces during the fierce French Wars of Religion. Deciding that Paris was well worth a mass, he renounced the Calvinist faith, effectively bringing an end to the relentless warfare tearing through France. Known as Good King Henry, he is celebrated for his bravery, affability, and his deep care for his people. Despite surviving numerous assassination attempts, his life was cut short by Fran√...

Eleven spellbinding tales of transformation, survival, and grit from the creators of the New York Times bestselling original audiobook MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls. In MeatEater’s Campfire Stories: Discoveries, Revelations & Near Misses, a collection of outdoorsmen share...

David Crockett: His Life and Adventures by John Stevens Cabot Abbott is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The book chronicles Crockett’s rise from humble beginnings in Tennessee to his exploits as a hunter, storyteller, and congressman. It highlights his rugged individualism, contributions to American expansion, and heroic last stand at the Alamo. Abbott’s account blends history and folklore, portraying Crockett as a symbol of perseverance and patriotism. This engaging narrative captures the spirit of the early American frontier, celebrating one ...

“Beyond the Shed” is a groundbreaking podcast that reimagines the traditional concept of men gathering in sheds, transforming it into a powerful platform for modern discourse. This innovative show creates a virtual shed—a space that's both intimate and expansive—where men can openly explore the complex issues they face in the 21st century. At its core, "Beyond the Shed" is about pushing boundaries. It takes the familiar, comforting environment of a shed—long associated with male solitude and hobbies—and uses it as a springboard to dive into deeper, often uncharted waters of men's ...

"Who Thought We'd Be Here" is a podcast about changing your mind, redefining the stigma around mental health, and living a vulnerable and productive lifestyle.Both seeking answers from the Universe as they turned 30, co-hosts and longtime pals Steven Aigner and John Pugh found themselves improving in ways their younger and much more wild selves could have never seen coming. They began conquering and healing their past selves with unfamiliar mindfulness tools like meditation, yoga, breath-work, journaling, reading transformative books, and experimenting with mind expanding remedies. Ignited ...