What made the 19th century an interesting but tumultuous time? What technological, cultural and social changes influenced life then? Explore those issues in this story collection.
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Who is Ebenezer Scrooge? Is Dickens intending that this famous character represents anyone or anything?
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Bass Reeves, a former slave who became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, understood several Native-American languages.
What are the factors leading to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815?
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When did Christmas trees become popular in Britain? Do they have German roots?
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Edgar Allan Poe's death remains a mystery. Listen to a story about what may have contributed to Poe's demise.
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