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This Audiobook contains the following works: "The Island of Doctor Moreau" [H.G. Wells], "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" [Thomas Hardy], "The Call of Cthulhu" [H.P Lovecraft], "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" [Mark Twain], "The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" [Robert Louis Stevenson], "Crime and Punishment" [Fyodor Dostoyevsky], "Wuthering Heights" [Emily Brontë], "A Christmas Carol" [Charles Dickens], "The jungle book" [Rudyard Kipling], "The Border Legion" [Zane Grey].

From one of the most beloved Western authors comes an epic historical tale of adventure and romance in the great wilderness. Against the epic backdrop of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad across plains and deserts and through the mountains to meet up with the Southern Pacific in Utah comes a sprawling, historical tale. Warren Neale is a brilliant civil engineer who is constantly confronted with construction problems. He is sided by Larry Red King, a Texas gunfighter and friend.

In Cottonwoods, Utah, in 1871, a woman stands accused and a man is sentenced to whipping. Into this travesty of small-town justice rides the one man whom the town elders fear. His name is Lassiter, and he is a notorious gunman who's come to avenge his sister's death. It doesn't take Lassiter long to see that this once peaceful Mormon community is controlled by the corrupt Deacon Tull, a powerful elder who's trying to take the woman's land by forcing her to marry him, branding her foreman as a dangerous 'outsider'.

Zane Grey wrote this splendidly thrilling sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage in 1915, but for almost 90 years it has existed in a profoundly censored version. At last, the real story can be told.

This was a time that was a major part of western history, a sort of baptism of sweat and blood. Great buffalo herds covered mile after mile, and hide hunters swarmed the plains. They were hard-riding and reckless and killed buffalo by the tens of thousands, bringing on near extinction. The invasion was part of the great western migration, and it caused major confrontations with such Indian tribes as Comanche, Kiowa, Arapaho, and others.

Tales of Fishes, first published in 1919, reflects one of Grey’s favorite hobbies: deep-sea fishing. (His son claimed that Grey spent 300 days out of the year fishing.) This vivid and exciting book describes his encounters with various big-sea fish, including tarpon, sailfish, marlin, big tuna, and the broadbill swordfish, “the gladiator of the sea.”

In the rugged town of Linrock, nestled in Pecos County, South Texas, a ruthless gang of rustlers has taken control, leaving chaos in their wake. Enter two valiant Texas Lone Star Rangers, dispatched to restore order and reclaim the town. However, their mission becomes complicated when they find themselves falling for two captivating women, who may be connected to the very gang they are sworn to dismantle. With loyalties tested and romance blossoming amidst the turmoil, these dedicated lawmen face an impossible choice. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

After returning from the battlefield, Glenn Kilbourne journeys to Arizona in search of healing and renewal. There, he finds solace and care from Flo Hutter. Meanwhile, his fiancée Carley Burch arrives from New York, only to be confronted by the stark realities of life in the West. Disillusioned, she returns to the bustling city, but soon realizes that her true desires lie elsewhere. Will she find the courage to return to Arizona and reclaim Glenn’s heart? In this beautifully crafted love story, Grey paints a vivid picture of the breathtaking landscape, weaving together themes of love, ...

Join renowned Western novelist Zane Grey as he takes you on an unforgettable journey through the majestic American West in this 1922 homage to the landscapes he cherished. Dive into captivating narratives from six distinct adventures across breathtaking locations, including Nonnesozhe, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, Tonto Basin, and Death Valley. Experience the spirit of the frontier through Greys vivid storytelling. - Summary by David Wales

Set in 1871, Riders of the Purple Sage unfolds the gripping tale of Jane Withersteen, a wealthy ranch owner who finds herself at odds with her Mormon church leaders for defying their expectations—refusing to marry a powerful elder and forging friendships with Gentiles (non-Mormons). Enter Lassiter the archetypal Western hero, a mysterious gunslinger with a fierce sense of justice and an unexpected tenderness. While Lassiter aids Jane at her ranch, her friend Bern Venters embarks on his own thrilling journey through the rugged Utah canyonlands. This novel is a celebration of courage, romance,...

In a gripping tale of adventure and redemption, Buck Duane, the son of a legendary gunfighter, finds himself caught in a deadly game after a fateful encounter with a troublemaking cowboy ends in bloodshed. Forced to flee to the lawless lands near the Nueces River to escape the noose, Duane grapples with the haunting memories of his violent act, while a dangerous yearning for the thrill of gunfights simmers beneath the surface. His reputation grows as he takes down some of Texass most notorious outlaws, leading to an unexpected offer from a captain of the Texas Rangers a pardon and a rangers ...

Step into the evocative world of Mysterious Rider, where the rugged landscape of the Wild West brims with tension and intrigue. This gripping tale weaves together classic Western themes of rustling and gunfights, but at its core lies a profound struggle between good and evil, duty and love, and self-interest versus selflessness. When the enigmatic rider arrives at White Slides ranch, his presence will alter the lives of its inhabitants forever, especially for Columbine, who finds herself bound to a man she cannot love. (Mary Bard)

Dive into Greys captivating tale of the monumental struggles faced in building the Union Pacific Railroad during the late 1860s. This historical fiction weaves together typical Western characters with real events, as heroes confront not only the fierce challenges of nature but also the darker sides of human ambition greed and ruthlessness. Join them on their journey to forge the vital rail connection between East and West. (Summary by Bob Rollins)

Journey back to the exhilarating days of the Old West as Mike Vendetti brings to life this classic Zane Grey novel. Experience the resilience of pioneers as they navigate the treacherous frontier, where love blossoms amid chaos and danger. Join our fearless heroes, Jonathan Zane and his loyal sidekick Lew “Deathwind” Wetzel, as they battle through mud, blood, and the perils of savage tribes and notorious outlaws, striving to carve out a safe haven for families seeking a new life in the wild west. Summary by Mike Vendetti.

In the stillness of a lonely desert night, haunted by the face of a woman from his past, Cameron reflects on memories that weigh heavily on his heart. The dying embers of the campfire flicker, casting shadows that echo with the pain of lost love and regret. Once a prospector in search of gold, he now seeks solitude to confront the ghosts of Peoria—a home he abandoned, a woman he wronged, and a love he realized too late. Join Cameron on a poignant journey through the vast, barren landscape of the desert and the even more desolate corners of his memory. - Summary by (Prologue - Zane Grey)

In the gripping tale of Border Legion, we follow Jack Kells, a man known for his cold heart and ruthless ways, who unexpectedly finds love in the most unlikely of circumstances. When his legion captures the spirited Miss Joan Randle near the Idaho border, Jack’s world is turned upside down as he grapples with his feelings for her. Will love be enough to change a man so hardened by life?

Mile upon mile of prairie covered by great buffalo herds; reckless, hard-riding plainsmen, buffalo hunters, Indians, bandits - the whole colorful epoch of the pioneer, in a story which centers around the destruction of the thundering herds of buffalo. In this breathless tale of bravery and battle, of white man's courage and red man's daring, Zane Grey has written one of his finest novels.

In the days of the frontier West, it was not unusual for desperadoes and fugitives from justice to seemingly disappear from the face of the earth. Shadow on the Trail by Zane Grey, one of the best-selling authors of all time, is the story of one such man who returned to reestablish himself in a law-abiding society. In Texas, young bank robber Wade Holden, once the toughest, fastest trigger man in the notorious Simm Bell gang, makes a promise to his dying mentor that he will go straight. But with the Rangers on his tail, he struggles to find sanctuary.

Lassiter, a gunfighter, protects Jane Withersteen from cattle rustlers and greedy men who want her ranch, and her, for their own.

Buck Duane, the last of the Texas Duanes, was fast on the draw and accurate. But that same prowess with a gun allowed him to kill a man. Now he's on the run.