Classics Narrated

Identity and talent are explored, as Kim rejoins the Lama in Benares, heals a child, and transforms a desperate colleague.

Set in the California Gold Rush, the author asks an old man for news of a friend's friend. Instead, he hears of a compulsive gambler with the same last name, and his animal contestants.

Mapping, disguise, danger, the intercession of friends and the supernatural form Kim's initiation into the Great Game: Britain's struggle to hold India, the jewel in the crown of Empire, against Russian subversion.

Kim meets the Healer of Pearls, his jealous apprentice, and the Babu. He learns of fear, illusion, memory, disguise, his calling, and a novel use of the multiplication tables.

Kim & Mahbub come to understand one another, and foil a plot against Mahbub's life. They then travel to Simla, where a unique teacher awaits Kim.

Kim is taken to his first term at St. Xavier's School by the mysterious Col. Creighton, is seen safely inside by the beloved Lama, and has his unusual vacation trip explained by Mahbub Ali.

Kim, as Indian street-smart as can be, is the subject of negotiation over his formal education.

Kim and the Lama stumble across his father's old regiment, and separate.

Kim, an orphaned Irish beggar boy in 19th century India, meets an ancient lama, and becomes his pupil. He also carries a dangerous message from the horse-trader, Mahbub Ali.

Kim and the lama take the train for the first time, and meet a cross-section of India. Kim delivers a message.

The lama and Kim enjoy 'hospitality' at a village. An old veteran of the Indian Mutiny travels with them briefly, to set them on the Grand Trunk Road.

The lama and Kim fall in with the retinue of a widow of a certain age, as they follow their road.

His partner's ghost warns Scrooge of Spirits who will scare greed out, and generosity into him.

The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge back to happier times, and shows how he lost his way.

The Ghost of Christmas Present acquaints Scrooge with the Cratchits, his nephew's family, and the very poor.

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge how his death will improve his world; yet offers hope in repentance.

His heart changed by the Spirits of Christmas, Scrooge begins to change his life with a rush of joy.

A few words to clarify some old-fashioned language, and explain some of the choices made in this recording.

Part one of two: Ichabod, Katrina, and Brom in old Sleepy Hollow, where haunting stories linger.

Part two of two. The feast at the quilting party, rejection, and a desperate race with the Headless Horseman.