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Great American Stories

By: Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce
Narrated by: Patrick Fraley, Patrick Hagan
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Publisher's Summary

Here are 10 unabridged stories by the greatest American authors. These treasured stories from the most influential authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. Included in this collection are:
  • Mark Twain: "The One-Million Pound Bank Note", "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", "A Visit to Niagara", and "A Mysterious Visit" performed by Patrick Fraley.
  • Stephen Crane: "The Blue Hotel" and "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" performed by Patrick Hagan.
  • Ambrose Bierce: "The Eyes of the Panther" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" performed by Russ Holcomb.
  • Jack London: "The Love of Life" and "To Build a Fire" performed by Bruce Robertson.
  • (P)1994 by The Audio Partners Publishing Corp.

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