Books On Tape Collection – 10 Audiobooks / History / Art / Humor / Biography

Books On Tape Collection — 10 Audio booksThis is a collection of audio books on cassette. Many are copies from a library book sale. All cassettes and cases are in good condition and playing order. This collection features some amazing stories (see our descriptions below). If you enjoy listening while you drive or at home while relaxing, you will enjoy these audio books. Titles include:The Professor and the Madman — Simon WinchesterThe Rainmaker — N. Richard NashMy Life — Bill ClintonPretty Fire — Charlayne WoodardRadio Days: An hour with Fred AllenLives of the Presidents — Kathleen KrillLives of the Artists — Kathleen KrillCouplehood — Paul ReiserAnna Christie — Eugene O’NeillDescriptions:The Professor and the Madman — Simon WinchesterOne of the greatest literary achievements in the history of English was the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1857. It to seventy years to complete and drew from tens of thousands of brilliant minds. Hidden in the rituals of its creation is a fascinating and mysterious story.Professor James Murray was the editor of the Oxford Dictionary project. Dr William Chester Minor, an American soldier who had served in the Civil War, was one of thousands of contributors to the dictionary. But Minor was no ordinary contributor. He was remarkably prolific, sending thousands of neat, hand-written quotations from his home. On numerous occasions, Murray invited Minor to Oxford to celebrate his work, but Murray’s offer was regularly and mysteriously refused.Finally, a puzzled Murray went to visit this master wordsmith to discover, Minor was criminally insane, locked up in Broadmoor, England’s harshest asylum, for murder.___The Rainmaker — N. Richard NashA Roundabout Theater Production of the classic broadway hit about farmer H.C. Curry and his love starved daughter Lizzie. The farm was struggling with drought when glib, handsome Bill Starbuck blows into town.___My Life — Bill ClintonAn in-depth, self narrated story from one of the most controversial presidents in US history. A rare glimpse into the transformation of a small town boy, to a man determined to overcome a hostile presidential campaign, political strife and a brief look at the scandal that would lead to impeachment.___Pretty Fire — Charlayne WoodardFive auto-biographical vignettes about an African-American family through three generations of love, struggle and triumph.___Radio Days: An hour with Fred AllenFred Allen, pioneer of the Golden Age of Radio, moved from Vaudeville to radio and perfected his character over a number of years for several sponsors.___Lives of the Presidents — Kathleen KrillA look at US presidents in a respectfully nosy way. These biographical sketches will surprise even those who believe they know the presidents well. A fun family listen.___Lives of Writers — Kathleen KrillA fascinating collection of stories about twenty of the worlds greatest writers.___Lives of the Artists — Kathleen KrillA fascinating collection of stories about twenty of the worlds greatest artists, including gossip of their neighbors.___Couplehood — Paul ReiserStar and creator of the hit TV show “Mad About You”, Reiser takes an in depth look at the ups and downs of long term relationships and beyond.___Anna Christie — Eugene O’NeillThe passion of a coal barge captains daughter and a handsome sailor takes a tumultuous turn when secrets from her past are revealed.