History & Historical Fiction
Arranged By Author
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A Little Maid of Provincetown by Alice Turner Curtis.
Set in the American Revolutionary War, this is a story of a young girl, Anne Nelson, who is separated from her father and kindly taken in by a childless couple. Amidst unjust accusations that her father is a spy, Anne has many adventures, including carrying a message that is crucial for the American patriot’s cause.
https://librivox.org/a-little-
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The Life of Kit Carson by Edward S. Ellis.
The adventurous life on the frontier combined with strong character qualities make Kit Carson a notable character in the history of America.
https://librivox.org/the-life-
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The Story of the Middle Ages by Samuel B. Harding
With its focus on the European continent, The Story of the Middle Ages is a good complement to Our Island Story. It is written for an upper elementary or middle school level audience. Here we may listen to stories of the Franks, the Goths, and Charlemagne. Feudal life and castle life are also featured.
https://librivox.org/the-story-of-the-middle-ages-...
At Agincourt - White Hoods of Paris by G. A. Henty
An English squire’s son is involved in the 100 Years War between France and England. England’s use of the long bow becomes a decisive weapon in the battles that take place.
https://librivox.org/at-agincourt-white-hoods-of-paris-by-g-a-henty/
By Pike and Dike by G. A. Henty
A young sailor joins the forces fighting for Dutch independence with William of Orange against the Spanish in this popular Henty novel.
https://librivox.org/by-pike-and-dyke-by-g-a-henty...
The Cat of Bubastes by G. A. Henty
A mystery set in ancient Egypt makes for an engaging story line.
https://librivox.org/the-cat-of-bubastes-by-g-a-henty/
The Dragon and the Raven by G. A. Henty
An English lad helps the efforts of King Alfred against the Danes in one of the more popular Henty titles.
https://librivox.org/the-dragon-and-the-raven-by-g-a-henty/
One of the 28th, A Tale of Waterloo by G. A Henty
An English lad joins the British army and becomes part of the forces that defeat Napoleon at Waterloo.
https://librivox.org/one-of-the-28th-a-tale-of-waterloo-by-g-a-henty/
St. Bartholomew's Eve by G. A. Henty
The Huguenots struggle for freedom in France in the 1570’s is told through the eyes of an English swordsman who is the child of an English father and a French mother.
https://librivox.org/st-bartholomews-eve-by-g-a-henty/
St. George for England by G. A. Henty
With the main character’s role during the battles of Crecy and Poitiers, this title can help this part of the 100 Years War come alive to readers in this popular title.
https://librivox.org/st-george-for-england-by-g-a-henty/
Wulf the Saxon by G. A. Henty
Narrator Peter John Keeble’s great voice makes listening to the tale set in the Norman Conquest of England a delightful listening experience.
https://librivox.org/wulf-the-saxon-by-g-a-henty/
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Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall
The history of Britain in a story form suitable for children in elementary school, but interesting enough for older siblings and adults. Note that Chapter 1 is a "history myth" and Chapter 2 begins the real march through history with the coming of the Romans to Britain. This comprehensive history of Britain was recorded in two volumes.
https://librivox.org/our-island-story-part-1-by-he...
https://librivox.org/our-island-story-part-2-by-he...
Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat
Set in the English Civil War in the 1650’s, this story chronicles the lives of four Royalist children as they adapt to their new life as foresters in the midst of the English Civil War. This is an engaging story with an excellent narrator whose British accent adds greatly to the listening experience. It is great for upper elementary through adult and highly recommended!
Gabriel and the Hour Book by Evaleen Stein.
The story focuses on the challenges faced by a peasant boy who makes colors for a monk who illustrates books in a monastery in the Middle Ages. Along the way, as the main characters face and resolve challenges, the reader earns a lot about the actual processes used in illustrating books during this period.
http://librivox.org/gabriel-
The Child’s Book of American Biography by Mary Stoyell Stimpson.
Stories provide a pleasant way for students to begin to grasp the flow of history. This collection of 30 biographical sketches includes some standard individuals as well as other not so famous ones, such as scientist Louis Agassiz and artist John Singleton Copley.
https://librivox.org/the-
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Four American Indians: King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola by Edson L. Whitney and Frances M. Perry.
Daily tribal life is included in this biography of the historical record of these four famous Native Americans.
https://librivox.org/four-