Jack Chekijian has narrated 32 audiobooks on Listento.it by 35 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 84 ratings. The most-rated is A Handful of Hard Men.
Old World Roots of the Cherokee
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Most histories of the Cherokee nation focus on its encounters with Europeans, its conflicts with the U.S. government, and its expulsion from its lands during the Trail of Tears. This work, however, traces the origins of the Cherokee people to the third century B.C.E. and follows their migrations through the Americas to their homeland in the lower Appalachian Mountains. Using a combination of DNA analysis, historical research, and classical philology, it uncovers the Jewish and Eastern Mediterranean ancestry of the Cherokee and reveals that they originally spoke Greek before adopting the Iroquoian language of their Haudenosaunee allies while the two nations dwelt together in the Ohio Valley.
©2012 Donald N. Yates (P)2013 Donald N. Yates
Jesse James
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Published just seven weeks after the killing of Jesse James, this volume gives the full particulars of each and every dark and desperate deed in the career of this most noted outlaw of any time or nation! The facts and incidents contained herein were dictated to the author by the bandit's wife and his mother, to ensure that every secret act, every hitherto unknown incident, every crime, and every motive was truthfully disclosed! Brief passages that were judged to be repetitious or redundant were excised from this production.
Public Domain (P)2016 Jack Chekijian
The Case for the UFO
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This is the first ever reprint of the book that brought the entire legend of the Philadelphia Experiment into the public sphere, and created controversy for decades: The Case for the UFO! Why has this book been suppressed for so many years? It is a well-reasoned review of the UFO record by an eminent astromomer, mathematician, and archaeologist, Dr. M.K. Jessup. His conclusions are breathtaking and incredible, but inescapable. Description from the original dust jacket: Flying saucers are not new! For thousands of years, men have seen mysterious objects in the skies. Now, a prominent scientists proves that unidentified flying objects originate here, on Earth. If you have ever wondered about the things today's scientists do not, will not, or cannot explain, this audiobook is for you. Such questions might be: What is the hidden meaning of the comet's tail? What caused the “Devil's Footprints” of Devonshire? Why are we wrong to think of space flight only in terms of rocket power? How was a soldier “teleported” from the Phillippine Islands to Mexico City within one hour? What force lifted 1200-ton stones in ancient Peru? How is acceleration achieved by UFOs? What caused the disappearance of the crews of the SS Sea Bird and the Marie Celeste? Was the “secret” of space flight known 50,000 years ago? What is the strange truth hidden in the ancient ruins of Baalbek? And finally, and most importantly: Are the UFOs friend, or foe? This is the original edition of The Case for the UFO, which does not include the scrawled “annotations” of the infamous Carlos Allende (who may or may not have tormented Jessup into committing suicide). You will find this version much easier to understand than the Varo Edition, and probably much more meaningful.
©2014 Andrew B. Colvin (P)2014 Andrew B. Colvin
Washington's Masonic Correspondence
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George Washington's Masonic Correspondence as Found Among the Washington Papers in the Library of Congress allows for an insight of the great esteem in which the first President held Freemasonry. Since his early days, Washington had been an honored member of the fraternity, formerly established in England in 1717. This work groups the material together in chronological order, and shows the surroundings and conditions under which the correspondence was made. The position of eminence, the great respect and the profound reverence in which the name of Washington is enshrined in the hearts of the American people, and particularly so, with the members of Freemasonry, and of all true lovers of liberty and freedom wherever dispersed, are sure to be of interest for generations to come.
Public Domain (P)2017 Jack Chekijian
Men Who Knew the Mortal Messiah
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Walk with the Savior in Men Who Knew the Mortal Messiah, a fitting companion to the touching first volume in the series, Women Who Knew the Mortal Messiah. Heather Horrocks brings these 12 New Testament men to life, as they walk beside Jesus, listen to His words, leave their nets to become fishers of men, and drop their burdens of sin and sickness at His feet. Presented in chronological order, their stories show Christ's life and earthly ministry as seen through their eyes. We may know others by their fruits. Christ's ministry and Atonement has brought about the greatest and sweetest harvest ever. His apostles also bore fruit of sweetness and light. Who are they? They are actual men who lived on the earth during the Savior's life and ministry - some Apostles, others disciples, all flawed in their humanity. What are their stories? A wise man finds a toddling Savior. Joseph, the husband of Mary, is entrusted to lead the young Messiah. A seller of doves in the temple is found in the wrong place. A man sick with the palsy is forgiven his sins. The man possessed by Legion is freed. Peter walks upon the water. A father's faith falters. A blind man is healed on the Sabbath. A leper is made whole. Judas Iscariot betrays the Savior with a kiss. The thief on the cross believes. The risen Christ speaks with Simon Peter. John watches Christ's Ascension into heaven. All of these men encountered the mortal Messiah and came away changed forever. These men knew - as long as there is a Savior, there is hope.
©2005 Heather Horrocks (P)2013 Heather Horrocks
The Iron Box
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"There was something about that box and that part of the woods. It was silent there - not a bird or any other sound - and dark, dark 'cuz the leaves were thick as a blanket over our heads." Two men on a treasure hunt in the Adirondacks wilderness encounter a bizarre and dangerous adversary. Also included are two shorter bonus stories: "Wagstaff's Dreams", about a man's prophetic nightmare, and "Snow in the City", about a personal snowpocalypse.
©2015 Michael Gates (P)2015 Michael Gates
French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Cardinal Richelieu
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"Deception is the knowledge of kings." - Cardinal Richelieu A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' French series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of France's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. In an age where it was difficult to steer clear of a king's wrath and keep one's head for their entire life, Armand Jean du Plessis managed to become the power behind a king. The royal courts of 17th and 18th century France were famed for powerful and versatile Ministers like Talleyrand and the Comte de Vergennes, yet none have held as much sway like the man best known to the world today as Cardinal Richelieu. Decades before becoming the most important person in Louis XIII's court, Richelieu worked his way up through the Catholic Church and politics on parallel tracks, so that in a span of two years he became both a Cardinal and the king's Chief Minister. From there, Richelieu molded the functions of his position to such a powerful extent that he is often viewed today as akin to the world's first Prime Minister. For a generation, Richelieu literally had his hand in every important decision, forever altering the destiny of both France and Europe as a whole.
©2012 Charles River Editors (P)2015 Charles River Editors
The Saga of Pappy Gunn
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A four-star general pays tribute to a remarkable man in this biography. Believing that America owes a debt to a great character, a superb aviator, and a devoted citizen that was not paid, General Kenney tells the story of Paul Irvin "Pappy" Gunn with the hope that it will help discharge some of that debt. Gunn, who was known during World War II as an expert in daredevil low-level flying and as a hero and mechanical genius, modified light and medium bombers and transformed them into attack aircraft to hit Japanese targets in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Okinawa. This could very well be the first full-length story of a member of the military to be written by a commander of such rank and renown as General Kenney.
Public Domain (P)2019 Jack Chekijian
The Word I'm Thinking Of
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Absquatulate. Flumadiddle. Gongoozler. Squintifego. If you love words, you know the strange byways of memory or reverie that stumbling across a certain word or phrase will take you down, especially if it's one you're discovering and finding the meaning of for the first time. Chances are, you have never encountered words as unusual as those collected in this audiobook. You'll find definitions and parts of speech for each entry. And for each word, the author has also included a quotation to show how the word can be used in context. His hope is that this book will spark interest in these ostrobogulous words and that you will use them in your daily conversations—perhaps as a humorous social-science experiment to see what kinds of reactions you receive. Amaze your friends with your selcouth vocabulary and indulge your inner logophile! This is the perfect book to dip and delve into anytime.
©2013 Michael Gates (P)2013 Michael Gates
Six Years with the Texas Rangers
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From 1875 to 1881, James B. Gillett served as one of the Texas Rangers, the lawmen of the Old West. Looking back 40 years later, he tells of his numerous clashes with Native American warriors in the West Texas borderlands, of the Mason County War and the Horrell-Higgins feud, and of dangerous missions into Mexico. Originally published by Von Boeckmann-Jones Co. in Austin, Texas in 1921.
Public Domain (P)2017 Jack Chekijian
The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life
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These are entirely Napoleon Bonaparte's own words, written and spoken, and collected in journal form. A particular focus here has been put on Napoleon's writings that pertain to military and state matters. The dates in terms of the revolutionary calendar have been modernized, and names and titles of individuals mentioned have been maintained with no attempt at uniformity. This production was begun on the 250th year of Napoleon's birth.
Public Domain (P)2019 Jack Chekijian
Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend
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This is a selection of the myths and legends of Scotland, filled with local color, from Scottish journalist, folklorist, and writer Donald Alexander Mackenzie. These stories offer not only glimpses of ancient times and of old habits of thought and life but also of the country itself at different times of the year.
Public Domain (P)2016 Jack Chekijian