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This is the fourth in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Last week, we told how John Carter observed a fierce battle between the green Martians and a race of red, human-like creatures. Will he survive?

This is the third in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Last week we told how John Carter was captured by a group of warriors on the planet Mars. John Carter continues to tell about what happens to him...

This classic science fiction story by Edgar Rice Burroughs inspired many other writers. We hope you enjoy the second part of our four-part series. Last week, we met John Carter who begins the story. He enters a cave deep in the desert in the state of Arizona. There something happens....

There’s Finn and Ted and Mika. There’s Shadow and Duke and Brownie too. And don’t forget Bean and Moon and Zion.

"One thousand dollars," said the lawyer Tolman, in a severe and serious voice. "And here is the money.” What can a person do with $1,000? Learn how one man spends the money he inherits in this classic story by O. Henry.

Everyone who has tried to shop for someone else knows it is harder than shopping for oneself. In this story by 19th century writer Frank Stockton, one man finds that it might be impossible to get exactly what his wife wants. Read this to learn more about his department store adventures.