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Brothers Grimm, The

A Biography

by Ann Schmiesing ...

Narrated by Eve Matheson ...

Unabridged

13 hours 9 min

The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any ... Read more

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The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any
... Read more
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Penelope’s Bones

A New History of Homer’s World through the Women Written Out of It

by Emily Hauser ...

Narrated by Emily Hauser ...

Unabridged

16 hours 22 min

Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor ... Read more

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Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor
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Мифы майя. От жертвоприношений и священного какао до книги «Пополь-Вух» и подземного царства Шибальбы

by Галина Ершова ...

Narrated by Мария Фортунатова ...

Series series Мифы от и до
Unabridged

9 hours 48 min

Создательница и Творец — единые Тепеу и Кукумац в бесконечных водах. Триединое Сердце Небес и Пернатый Змей Кукулькан. Близнецы из эпоса «Пополь-Вух», которые превращают своих братьев в обезьян и побеждают владык смерти Шибальбы. Плоть-маис, кровь-какао и бессмертные души. Все это — удивительный мир мифологии майя. В первом тысячелетии они создали самую яркую цивилизацию Нового Света — с ... Read more

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Создательница и Творец — единые Тепеу и Кукумац в бесконечных водах. Триединое Сердце Небес и Пернатый Змей Кукулькан. Близнецы из эпоса «Пополь-Вух», которые превращают своих братьев в обезьян и побеждают владык смерти Шибальбы. Плоть-маис, кровь-какао и бессмертные души. Все это — удивительный мир мифологии майя. В первом тысячелетии они создали самую яркую цивилизацию Нового Света — с
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Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
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Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... Read more

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“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Penguin Classics

by Bernard O'Donoghue ...

Narrated by Frank Turner ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history. This definitive edition is translated by Bernard O'Donoghue.Composed during the fourteenth century in ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history. This definitive edition is translated by Bernard O'Donoghue.Composed during the fourteenth century in
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MYTHOLOGY

Your Future Is in The Past. NORSE MYTHOLOGY | GREEK MYTHOLOGY | CELTIC MYTHOLOGY. Succeed in Your Future by Discovering Legends of the Past

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3 ... Read more

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Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3
... Read more
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Heroine's Journey, The

For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

by Gail Carriger ...

Narrated by Starla Huchton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero ... Read more

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Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero
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Cicero's Tongue

The Life of Rome's Greatest Orator and the End of the Republic

by Catharine Edwards ...

Narrated by Catharine Edwards ...

Unabridged

13 hours 6 min

**A new biography of Cicero, one of the most influential and fascinating figures in classical history.This program is read by the author.**When the Roman statesman Cicero was murdered in 43 BCE, his head was cut off, and his tongue pierced with pins – a final, brutal act of revenge against a man whose words had shaped a generation and made him many enemies. Rising from provincial obscurity to the ... Read more

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**A new biography of Cicero, one of the most influential and fascinating figures in classical history.This program is read by the author.**When the Roman statesman Cicero was murdered in 43 BCE, his head was cut off, and his tongue pierced with pins – a final, brutal act of revenge against a man whose words had shaped a generation and made him many enemies. Rising from provincial obscurity to the
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Folklore 101

by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen ...

Narrated by Jennifer Spitulnik ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between ... Read more

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When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between
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Eine kurze Geschichte des Trojanischen Krieges: Der sagenumwobene Konflikt hinter Homers Epos

by Henning Löffler ...

Narrated by Henning Löffler ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

Ergründe den mythischen und historischen Kern des Kampfes um Troja in dieser fesselnden antiken Geschichtsanalyse. Wenn du dein Wissen über vergangene Kulturen beim täglichen Pendeln erweitern möchtest, liefert dir diese kompakte Erzählung den perfekten Mix aus dramatischer Sage und archäologischer Realität.Tauche tief in die faszinierende Welt der späten Bronzezeit ein und erlebe, wie sich an den ... Read more

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Ergründe den mythischen und historischen Kern des Kampfes um Troja in dieser fesselnden antiken Geschichtsanalyse. Wenn du dein Wissen über vergangene Kulturen beim täglichen Pendeln erweitern möchtest, liefert dir diese kompakte Erzählung den perfekten Mix aus dramatischer Sage und archäologischer Realität.Tauche tief in die faszinierende Welt der späten Bronzezeit ein und erlebe, wie sich an den
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Das Märchen vom süßen Brei

by Gebrüder Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 14 - Grimms
Unabridged

3 min

Ein magisches Töpfchen hilft einem armen Mädchen und seiner Mutter, jederzeit Brei zu kochen. Doch als die Mutter vergisst, das Töpfchen zu stoppen, füllt der Brei das ganze Dorf, bis das Mädchen zurückkehrt und es aufhält. ... Read more

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Ein magisches Töpfchen hilft einem armen Mädchen und seiner Mutter, jederzeit Brei zu kochen. Doch als die Mutter vergisst, das Töpfchen zu stoppen, füllt der Brei das ganze Dorf, bis das Mädchen zurückkehrt und es aufhält.
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American Odyssey

What an Ancient Story Reveals about Our Divided Souls

by Patrick J. Deneen ...

Narrated by Layne Idhe ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

How the Odyssey illuminates the two sides of the American mind, from one of our most influential cultural commentators.The Odyssey is among the oldest-known written works. Yet it is somehow profoundly contemporary. Its themes are inescapably human: the desire to strike out for new adventures; the aspiration to be more than human; the temptation to wallow in beastlike torpor; the impulse to exact ... Read more

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How the Odyssey illuminates the two sides of the American mind, from one of our most influential cultural commentators.The Odyssey is among the oldest-known written works. Yet it is somehow profoundly contemporary. Its themes are inescapably human: the desire to strike out for new adventures; the aspiration to be more than human; the temptation to wallow in beastlike torpor; the impulse to exact
... Read more
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The Poetics of Aristotle

by Aristotle ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle is a seminal work of literary criticism that explores the nature of tragedy and poetry.Key Aspects of the Book "The Poetics”:- Offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the structure and function of literature- Provides a foundation for the study of literary theory and criticism- Features Aristotle's distinctive style and his profound insights into ... Read more

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The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle is a seminal work of literary criticism that explores the nature of tragedy and poetry.Key Aspects of the Book "The Poetics”:- Offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the structure and function of literature- Provides a foundation for the study of literary theory and criticism- Features Aristotle's distinctive style and his profound insights into
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Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

by Hans Christian Andersen ...

Narrated by Laura Madsen ...

Unabridged

18 hours 3 min

The must own audio book for parents with children, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The ... Read more

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The must own audio book for parents with children, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The
... Read more
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How Dead Languages Work

by Coulter H. George ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

This volume celebrates six such languages—Ancient Greek, Latin, Old English, Sanskrit, Old Irish, and Biblical Hebrew—by first introducing listeners to their most distinctive features, then showing how these linguistic traits play out in short excerpts from actual ancient texts. It explores, for instance, how Homer's Greek shows signs of oral composition, how Horace achieves striking poetic ... Read more

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This volume celebrates six such languages—Ancient Greek, Latin, Old English, Sanskrit, Old Irish, and Biblical Hebrew—by first introducing listeners to their most distinctive features, then showing how these linguistic traits play out in short excerpts from actual ancient texts. It explores, for instance, how Homer's Greek shows signs of oral composition, how Horace achieves striking poetic
... Read more
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The Book of Taliesin

Poems of Warfare and Praise in an Enchanted Britain

by Taliesin ...

Narrated by David Sibley ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by David Sibley, best known for Henry V, War & Peace and Silent Witness. This definitive recording is translated by, and includes an introduction by Gwyneth Lewis and Rowan William.Taliesin's is one of the most important names in all Welsh literature - and one of its greatest mysteries. He has fascinated and inspired some of our greatest ... Read more

$17.45 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by David Sibley, best known for Henry V, War & Peace and Silent Witness. This definitive recording is translated by, and includes an introduction by Gwyneth Lewis and Rowan William.Taliesin's is one of the most important names in all Welsh literature - and one of its greatest mysteries. He has fascinated and inspired some of our greatest
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Mythen und Legenden: Neu erdachte Geschichten von vergessenen Göttern, verfluchten Helden und der verborgenen Magie hinter der Welt

by Rasmus Karsten ...

Narrated by Rasmus Karsten ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Epische Fantasy und moderne Parabeln zeigen, wie neu erdachte Götter unsere tiefsten menschlichen Konflikte spiegeln. Ob beim täglichen Pendeln oder abends zum Abschalten – diese nachdenklichen Geschichten entführen dich in eine mystische Welt. Hier wird das unberechenbare Chaos des Lebens durch atmosphärische Erzählungen plötzlich greifbar gemacht.Begleite tragische Helden, die gnadenlos mit ... Read more

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Epische Fantasy und moderne Parabeln zeigen, wie neu erdachte Götter unsere tiefsten menschlichen Konflikte spiegeln. Ob beim täglichen Pendeln oder abends zum Abschalten – diese nachdenklichen Geschichten entführen dich in eine mystische Welt. Hier wird das unberechenbare Chaos des Lebens durch atmosphärische Erzählungen plötzlich greifbar gemacht.Begleite tragische Helden, die gnadenlos mit
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on the Mystical Life and Martin Buber

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Unabridged

36 min

Study a premier Jewish writer of the 20th century with one of the century’s most important Catholic authors.This digitally remastered recording is part of Thomas Merton’s spoken word legacy, and it presents his voice at its most spiritually edifying. Originally recorded in February of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, Thomas Merton on The Mystical Life and Martin Buber unpacks Buber's ... Read more

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Study a premier Jewish writer of the 20th century with one of the century’s most important Catholic authors.This digitally remastered recording is part of Thomas Merton’s spoken word legacy, and it presents his voice at its most spiritually edifying. Originally recorded in February of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, Thomas Merton on The Mystical Life and Martin Buber unpacks Buber's
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Guided Meditation: Yemoja, Goddess Of The Ocean

by Niina Niskanen ...

Narrated by Niina Niskanen ...

Unabridged

12 min

Dive into serenity and self-discovery with "Guided Meditation: Yemoja, Goddess of the Ocean", a soothing journey inspired by the powerful and nurturing Yoruba deity, Yemoja. This guided meditation invites you to connect with the ocean's gentle rhythm and Yemoja's profound energy to restore balance, inner peace, and emotional healing.Perfect for both beginners and seasoned meditators, this ... Read more

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Dive into serenity and self-discovery with "Guided Meditation: Yemoja, Goddess of the Ocean", a soothing journey inspired by the powerful and nurturing Yoruba deity, Yemoja. This guided meditation invites you to connect with the ocean's gentle rhythm and Yemoja's profound energy to restore balance, inner peace, and emotional healing.Perfect for both beginners and seasoned meditators, this
... Read more
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Guided Meditation: Mermaid Of Zennor, A Cornish Love Story

by Niina Niskanen ...

Narrated by Niina Niskanen ...

Unabridged

12 min

Immerse yourself in the enchanting legend of the Mermaid of Zennor with this soothing guided meditation. Set against the rugged Cornish coastline, this tale tells of a mysterious woman whose beauty and singing captivated the villagers of Zennor, particularly a young man named Mathey Trewella. Their love story unfolds amidst the mystical allure of the sea, blending romance and folklore.This ... Read more

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting legend of the Mermaid of Zennor with this soothing guided meditation. Set against the rugged Cornish coastline, this tale tells of a mysterious woman whose beauty and singing captivated the villagers of Zennor, particularly a young man named Mathey Trewella. Their love story unfolds amidst the mystical allure of the sea, blending romance and folklore.This
... Read more
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Why Dante Matters

An Intelligent Person's Guide

by Professor John Took ...

Narrated by Victor Vertunni ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

Bloomsbury presents Why Dante Matters by John Took, read by Victor Vertunni.John Took provides an entirely original view of one of the most important poets and thinkers in all of Western literature, Dante Alighieri.The year 2021 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, a poet who, as T. S. Eliot put it, ‘divides the world with Shakespeare, there being no third’. His, like ours, ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Why Dante Matters by John Took, read by Victor Vertunni.John Took provides an entirely original view of one of the most important poets and thinkers in all of Western literature, Dante Alighieri.The year 2021 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, a poet who, as T. S. Eliot put it, ‘divides the world with Shakespeare, there being no third’. His, like ours,
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Das Märchen vom Nagel

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 25 - Grimms
Unabridged

3 min

Auch kleine Details, wie ein fehlender Nagel im Hufeisen, können große Folgen haben. Das muss auch ein Kaufmann lernen, der es ziemlich eilig hat, nach Hause zu kommen… ... Read more

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Auch kleine Details, wie ein fehlender Nagel im Hufeisen, können große Folgen haben. Das muss auch ein Kaufmann lernen, der es ziemlich eilig hat, nach Hause zu kommen…
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Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids (UNABRIDGED)

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by William Stukeley ...

Narrated by Rosemary Hess, Antonio Estimable, Eugene Kinneman, Stephane Davis ...

Unabridged

5 hours 1 min

Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England never fails to amaze and fascinate; and has been the subject of speculation, research and investigation for centuries. This is an early look at this enigmatic location. As the author says in the preface: "A few years ago I spent some time every summer in viewing, measuring, and considering the works of the ancient Druids in our Island; I mean those remarkable ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England never fails to amaze and fascinate; and has been the subject of speculation, research and investigation for centuries. This is an early look at this enigmatic location. As the author says in the preface: "A few years ago I spent some time every summer in viewing, measuring, and considering the works of the ancient Druids in our Island; I mean those remarkable
... Read more

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