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Bestsellers
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Sea People
- The Puzzle of Polynesia
- By: Christina Thompson
- Narrated by: Susan Lyons
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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A thrilling, intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know....
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Long Lost History
- By Than on 04-19-19
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Island of the Lost
- Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World
- By: Joan Druett
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1864, Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of Auckland Island....
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One of the Best Stories Ever Told!
- By Tiffany on 04-10-16
By: Joan Druett
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Mutiny on the Bounty
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before. Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave.
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You don't know the whole story.
- By Justin Sluyter on 05-01-19
By: Peter FitzSimons
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The Immortal Irishman
- The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The Irish-American story, with all its twists and triumphs, is told through the improbable life of one man....
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Yes, but....
- By Dale and Carol on 04-01-16
By: Timothy Egan
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Hawaiian Mythology: The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
- The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People
- By: King David Kalakaua
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the captivating realm of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii, where the mystical allure of the Pacific islands comes alive through the mesmerizing fables and folk-lore shared by none other than the esteemed King David Kalakaua....
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Isn’t there a Hawaiian narrator that could’ve done this?
- By Apelila Newby on 10-11-23
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James Cook
- The Story Behind the Man Who Mapped the World
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 21 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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The name Captain James Cook is one of the most recognisable in Australian history - an almost mythic figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated....
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Great. But...
- By Virgil Tracy on 05-01-21
By: Peter FitzSimons
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Sea People
- The Puzzle of Polynesia
- By: Christina Thompson
- Narrated by: Susan Lyons
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
A thrilling, intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know....
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Long Lost History
- By Than on 04-19-19
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Island of the Lost
- Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World
- By: Joan Druett
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In 1864, Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of Auckland Island....
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One of the Best Stories Ever Told!
- By Tiffany on 04-10-16
By: Joan Druett
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Mutiny on the Bounty
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before. Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave.
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You don't know the whole story.
- By Justin Sluyter on 05-01-19
By: Peter FitzSimons
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The Immortal Irishman
- The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The Irish-American story, with all its twists and triumphs, is told through the improbable life of one man....
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Yes, but....
- By Dale and Carol on 04-01-16
By: Timothy Egan
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Hawaiian Mythology: The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
- The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People
- By: King David Kalakaua
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Dive into the captivating realm of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii, where the mystical allure of the Pacific islands comes alive through the mesmerizing fables and folk-lore shared by none other than the esteemed King David Kalakaua....
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Isn’t there a Hawaiian narrator that could’ve done this?
- By Apelila Newby on 10-11-23
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James Cook
- The Story Behind the Man Who Mapped the World
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 21 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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The name Captain James Cook is one of the most recognisable in Australian history - an almost mythic figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated....
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Great. But...
- By Virgil Tracy on 05-01-21
By: Peter FitzSimons
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Lucky 666
- The Impossible Mission
- By: Bob Drury, Tom Clavin
- Narrated by: Jeremy Bobb
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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The dramatic, untold story of a daredevil bomber pilot and his misfit crew who fly their lone B-17 into the teeth of the Japanese Empire in 1943 and engage in the longest dogfight in history....
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A WWII Pacific Tale
- By A. L. DeWitt on 11-15-16
By: Bob Drury, and others
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The World Until Yesterday
- What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?
- By: Jared Diamond
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder
- Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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The World Until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of years....
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A visit with our ancient ancestors
- By BRB on 01-30-13
By: Jared Diamond
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The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History)
- By: Craig L. Symonds
- Narrated by: James Lurie
- Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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There are few moments in American history in which the course of events tipped so suddenly and so dramatically as at the Battle of Midway....
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You may knock US down, but you can't knock US out
- By Matthew on 12-04-13
By: Craig L. Symonds
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Dead Man Running
- An Insider's Story on One of the World's Most Feared Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs ... The Bandidos
- By: Ross Coulthart, Duncan McNab
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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We are the people our parents warned us about" is the motto of the Bandidos, one of the world's most feared outlaw motorcycle gangs....
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Reads like a bad textbook. Don't waste your time.
- By Chris Adler on 03-15-13
By: Ross Coulthart, and others
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Sea of Glory
- America's Voyage of Discovery, the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842
- By: Nathaniel Philbrick
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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The New York Times best-selling author of Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane's Eye presents the harrowing story of a pathbreaking naval expedition that set out to map the entire Pacific Ocean, dwarfing Lewis and Clark with its discoveries....
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A good solid voyage of discovery
- By Ken Sundermeyer on 06-18-05
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Savage Harvest
- A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller's Tragic Quest for Primitive Art
- By: Carl Hoffman
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The mysterious disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in remote New Guinea in 1961 has kept the world, and even Michael's powerful, influential family, guessing for years....
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'Safe Return Doubtful'
- By Mel on 03-30-14
By: Carl Hoffman
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The Rocks, Sydney, Self-Guided Audio Walk
- By: Steven Lewis
- Narrated by: Steven Lewis
- Length: 45 mins
- Original Recording
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No visit to Sydney is complete without a trip to the historic Rocks district on the harbour foreshore....
By: Steven Lewis
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Burke and Wills
- The Triumph and Tragedy of Australia's Most Famous Explorers
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 23 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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The iconic Australian exploration story - brought to life by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's storyteller....
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This Yarn Is Rather Needling—Off The Rails, Even
- By Nicholas Robinson on 05-08-20
By: Peter FitzSimons
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Lost in Shangri-La
- A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
- By: Mitchell Zuckoff
- Narrated by: Mitchell Zuckoff
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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On May 13, 1945, 24 American servicemen and WACs boarded a transport plane for a sightseeing trip over “Shangri-La"....
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Facinating history
- By Janice on 05-12-11
By: Mitchell Zuckoff
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The Memory Code
- The Secrets of Stonehenge, Easter Island and Other Ancient Monuments
- By: Dr. Lynne Kelly
- Narrated by: Louise Siverson
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The discovery of a powerful memory technique used by our Neolithic ancestors in their monumental memory places - and how we can use their secrets to train our own minds....
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Interesting topic , uninteresting listen.
- By Daniel Pisegna on 04-28-18
By: Dr. Lynne Kelly
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The Battle of Long Tan
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: David Tredinnick
- Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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From the bestselling author of Kokoda and Gallipoli comes the epic story of Australia's deadliest Vietnam War battle....
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Headwinds
- By C. W. N. on 12-26-22
By: Peter FitzSimons
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No Place for the Weak
- A True Story of Deviance, Torture and Social Cleansing
- By: Ryan Green
- Narrated by: Steve White
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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On 20 May 1999, the South Australian Police were called to investigate a disused bank in the unassuming town of Snowtown, in connection to the disappearance of multiple missing people. The police were not prepared for the chilling scene that awaited them....
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NO PLACE FOR THE WEAK (of stomach)…
- By txdoc on 05-08-21
By: Ryan Green
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True Girt
- The Unauthorised History of Australia Volume 2
- By: David Hunt
- Narrated by: David Hunt
- Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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David Hunt takes us to the Australian frontier. This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, and sheep. Lots of sheep....
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Best Australian History Series Ever!
- By Nelson C on 11-14-16
By: David Hunt
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The Penguin History of New Zealand
- By: Michael King
- Narrated by: Rosemary Ronald
- Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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This best-selling book, the triumphant fruit of careful research, wide reading and judicious assessment, is the unchallenged contemporary reference on the history of New Zealand....
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Simply Excellent
- By Malissa Webster on 02-28-23
By: Michael King
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The Catalpa Rescue
- The Gripping Story of the Most Dramatic and Successful Prison Break in Australian History
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The incredible true story of one of the most extraordinary and inspirational prison breaks in history....
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Terrific yarn
- By Garrett on 05-13-19
By: Peter FitzSimons
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Breaker Morant
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Cameron Goodall
- Length: 23 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover, horseman, bush poet - murderer or hero? Most Australians have heard of the Boer War of 1899 to 1902 and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant, a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero....
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Horrors of war
- By David R. on 04-15-21
By: Peter FitzSimons
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Destination Buchenwald
- The Astonishing Survival Story of Australian and New Zealand Airmen in a Nazi Death Camp
- By: Colin Burgess
- Narrated by: Steve Shanahan
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In this harrowing story of the Allied airmen who experienced the true horrors of Nazism firsthand, Colin Burgess personally interviewed or corresponded with dozens of the surviving airmen from a number of nations, including their valorous leader....
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Interesting story.
- By debbie on 08-23-22
By: Colin Burgess
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The British Subjugation of Australia: The History of British Colonization and the Conquest of the Aboriginal Australians
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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A land of almost 3 million square miles has lain since time immemorial on the southern flank of the planet, so isolated that it remained almost entirely outside of European knowledge until 1770. From there, however, the subjugation of Australia would take place rapidly....
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Lost Kingdom
- Hawaii's Last Queen, the Sugar Kings, and America's First Imperial Adventure
- By: Julia Flynn Siler
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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First colonized around 200 A.D. by intrepid Polynesian islanders, Hawaii existed for hundreds of years in splendid isolation. Foreigners did not visit the islands until 1788....
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Fascinating story, sparsely told
- By Great Tutu Kona on 01-17-12
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The Last True Story of Titanic
- By: James G. Clary
- Narrated by: John Rayment
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Although many denied it, a giant ocean liner was dying....
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Great Telling
- By Michael Livingston on 01-20-24
By: James G. Clary
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The Far Land
- 200 Years of Murder, Mania, and Mutiny in the South Pacific
- By: Brandon Presser
- Narrated by: Steve Quinn
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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A thrilling true tale of power, obsession, and betrayal at the edge of the world....
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Well, it seemed like a good idea, but. . .
- By Howard on 03-22-22
By: Brandon Presser
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Hawaiian Mythology
- By: Martha Warren Beckwith
- Narrated by: Sarah Kempton
- Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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In this now classic text, Martha Beckwith skillfully navigated an expansive collection of books, articles, and manuscripts to compile the definitive collection of mythological narratives of the native Hawaiian peoples....
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Readers accent and awkward pronunciation
- By brian on 02-29-24
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New Zealand
- A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of the Long White Cloud and Māori People
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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In the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about extinct animals that used to call New Zealand home....
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Does what it says
- By Ann Marie on 01-29-24
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The Pacific
- By: Meaghan Wilson Anastasios
- Narrated by: Alan King
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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A rich, complex, and engaging account of Cook's voyages across the Pacific, from actor and raconteur Sam Neill....
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Shores of the Pacific
- Exploring the Interconnected Tapestry of the Pacific Realm
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the captivating oceanic realm with "Shores of the Pacific," an eBook that dives deep into the riveting narrative of the Pacific, unfolding the stories erased by the sands of time and those that shape today's world. Unfold the mesmerizing geographical overview brought in the first chapter, setting the stage for an engrossing journey into ancient civilizations. A riveting prehistoric recollection arms you with the necessary context to navigate the transformative European colonization, shaping the histories and lives of New Zealand and Australia. Watch history shift gear with the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Dutch Pacific Voyages of Discovery
- Australia, Easter Island, Fiji, Hawai`i, New Zealand, Samoa Tasmania, Tonga
- By: Jan TenBruggencate
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Dutch explorers discovered for Europe many of the major island groups in the Pacific, while meting out immense brutality and privation. Some set out as pirates and privateers, others as traders seeking a new route to the Spice Islands. The voyagers left men in Hawai`i and the Tuamotus, and described for the first time the appearance and habits of many of the cultures of Polynesian islands as well those near Australia. They were the first Europeans to visit Australia, Easter Island, Fiji, Hawai`i, New Zealand, Samoa Tasmania, Tonga and many other islands.
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Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide
- By: Scotty Morrison
- Narrated by: Scotty Morrison
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Learn the essentials and develop confidence.
By: Scotty Morrison
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Killing for Country
- A Family Story
- By: David Marr
- Narrated by: David Marr
- Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a richly detailed saga of politics and power in the colonial world – of land seized, fortunes made and lost, and the violence let loose as squatters and their allies fought for possession of the country – a war still unresolved in today's Australia.
By: David Marr
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Vegemite
- The True Story of the Man Who Invented an Australian Icon
- By: Jamie Callister
- Narrated by: Jamie Callister
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Vegemite shares the fascinating tale of Cyril Callister, the man who invented what would become Australia's most beloved consumer product, along with the story of its rocky road to acceptance. Spanning the Gold Rush, the Depression and two world wars, it opens a window on the evolution of modern Australia. Vegemite is a great Australian story of overcoming the odds, and of how extraordinary things can happen to (almost) ordinary people.
By: Jamie Callister
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Victory in Papua
- By: Samuel Milner
- Narrated by: Joseph Kant
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Authored by Samuel Milner, this book delves into the critical campaign in Papua New Guinea, offering a detailed examination of the strategic battles, operational challenges, and the indomitable spirit of the Allied forces tasked with halting Japanese expansion in the Southwest Pacific. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Milner captures the harsh realities of jungle warfare, the strategic significance of the region, and the extraordinary efforts of the soldiers who fought there.
By: Samuel Milner
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Shores of the Pacific
- Exploring the Interconnected Tapestry of the Pacific Realm
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Step into the captivating oceanic realm with "Shores of the Pacific," an eBook that dives deep into the riveting narrative of the Pacific, unfolding the stories erased by the sands of time and those that shape today's world. Unfold the mesmerizing geographical overview brought in the first chapter, setting the stage for an engrossing journey into ancient civilizations. A riveting prehistoric recollection arms you with the necessary context to navigate the transformative European colonization, shaping the histories and lives of New Zealand and Australia. Watch history shift gear with the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Dutch Pacific Voyages of Discovery
- Australia, Easter Island, Fiji, Hawai`i, New Zealand, Samoa Tasmania, Tonga
- By: Jan TenBruggencate
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Dutch explorers discovered for Europe many of the major island groups in the Pacific, while meting out immense brutality and privation. Some set out as pirates and privateers, others as traders seeking a new route to the Spice Islands. The voyagers left men in Hawai`i and the Tuamotus, and described for the first time the appearance and habits of many of the cultures of Polynesian islands as well those near Australia. They were the first Europeans to visit Australia, Easter Island, Fiji, Hawai`i, New Zealand, Samoa Tasmania, Tonga and many other islands.
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Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide
- By: Scotty Morrison
- Narrated by: Scotty Morrison
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This audiobook is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Learn the essentials and develop confidence.
By: Scotty Morrison
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Killing for Country
- A Family Story
- By: David Marr
- Narrated by: David Marr
- Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This is a richly detailed saga of politics and power in the colonial world – of land seized, fortunes made and lost, and the violence let loose as squatters and their allies fought for possession of the country – a war still unresolved in today's Australia.
By: David Marr
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Vegemite
- The True Story of the Man Who Invented an Australian Icon
- By: Jamie Callister
- Narrated by: Jamie Callister
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Vegemite shares the fascinating tale of Cyril Callister, the man who invented what would become Australia's most beloved consumer product, along with the story of its rocky road to acceptance. Spanning the Gold Rush, the Depression and two world wars, it opens a window on the evolution of modern Australia. Vegemite is a great Australian story of overcoming the odds, and of how extraordinary things can happen to (almost) ordinary people.
By: Jamie Callister
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Victory in Papua
- By: Samuel Milner
- Narrated by: Joseph Kant
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Authored by Samuel Milner, this book delves into the critical campaign in Papua New Guinea, offering a detailed examination of the strategic battles, operational challenges, and the indomitable spirit of the Allied forces tasked with halting Japanese expansion in the Southwest Pacific. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Milner captures the harsh realities of jungle warfare, the strategic significance of the region, and the extraordinary efforts of the soldiers who fought there.
By: Samuel Milner
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Understanding Christian Missionaries in the South Pacific from the Unusual Perspective of Ta'unga
- By: Derek Dwight Anderson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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This volume in a series of world history case studies explores racism, imperialism, and indigenous resistance to nineteenth century Christian missionary activity in the South Pacific by shedding light on the experiences of a convert named Ta’unga. Born in the Cook Islands, Ta’unga dedicated his life to promoting Christianity in New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Samoa, but also struggled to have his work be fully appreciated by his supervisors in the London Missionary Society. As an intermediary between two worlds, Ta’unga’s struggles illustrate the complexities of the cultural ...
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The Outback Court Reporter
- By: Jamelle Wells
- Narrated by: Jamelle Wells
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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After spending almost 20 years in city courtrooms reporting for the ABC on some of the country’s highest profile cases, in The Outback Court Reporter, Jamelle Wells takes you into our country courtrooms, from the grand sandstone edifices of Cobar and Grafton to the repurposed community halls and police stations in outback Queensland and the Northern Territory – introducing you to the court staff, the witnesses and the accused, in cases that shock, captivate and divide communities.
By: Jamelle Wells
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The Outback Court Reporter
- By: Jamelle Wells
- Narrated by: Jamelle Wells
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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After spending almost 20 years in city courtrooms reporting for the ABC on some of the country's highest profile cases, Wells takes you into our country courtrooms, from the grand sandstone edifices of Cobar and Grafton to the repurposed community halls and police stations in outback Queensland the Northern Territory – introducing you to the court staff – the solicitors, prosecutors, magistrates, witnesses and the accused, in cases that shock, captivate and divide communities.
By: Jamelle Wells
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Country Jumper in Micronesia
- By: Claudia Dobson-Largie
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Introducing COUNTRY JUMPER, a young world traveler, with an engaging personality. He will guide readers on a tour around the world and expose them to many different cultures. Children can step on board with COUNTRY JUMPER as he educates them on each country with a brief synopsis of its history, national treasures, places to visit, etc. Each book will inspire their curiosity in visiting each country and inform them of fun activities for kids to do if they get an opportunity to venture into one of these countries. The series, consisting of 205 books, is targeted toward children ages 9 through...
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The Last Voyage of the S.S. Producer
- By: John Merriam
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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John Merriam was part of the crew for the S.S. Producer when she put in to Bandar Abbas in early 1972, the first U.S-flag ship to visit that godforsaken port. The Shah of Iran was still in power and tension was in the air. Unannounced, and seemingly from nowhere, a man named Mike Costello walked out of the desert. He came aboard the Producer casually as if he were part of the crew, pushing a handtruck stacked with cases of soda--awelcome sight in that parched region of the Persian Gulf. John wouldn’t know until later, when he unwittingly became Mike’s mule, that Mike was a professional ...
By: John Merriam
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Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia
- By: Jim Haynes
- Narrated by: Jim Haynes
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
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Why did transportation occur, why did it end and what was it like living in Australia from 1788 to 1870? Skilfully researched and told in Jim Haynes's warm and witty style, Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia answers these questions and brings to life well-known and unknown figures from Australia's history as a penal settlement. This is the true story of the colonisation of Australia.
By: Jim Haynes