Altogether, this CD contains nine books by or about Charlotte Mason and her method. Each book has been digitally preserved by photo scanning each page and converting each book to a pdf. Altogether, this CD  contains over 3,000 pages of excellent resources for your family!

For a limited time, you can get this set of nine books for an introductory price of just $13.95! When you consider that these books individually can cost from $13 to over $20, this is a fantastic deal!

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Charlotte Mason was a wonderful woman who lived in the late 19th century and early 20th century. She was orphaned at the age of 16, and gave her life to educating children. She was far ahead of her time, as most educators saw children as merely buckets to pour lots of information into. Miss Mason, on the other hand saw children as needing great ideas presented in interesting ways to have their minds quickened into learning all they could about the world, and how they would fit into it. She knew they were capable, intelligent, and thoughtful beings. She believed every child deserved a great education, and that the child’s parents could give it, if they had the right information. So, she set out to teach not only professional educators, but parents how to teach their children well. As a result of her life’s work, millions of children have been educated with excellence. As the homeschooling movement has enjoyed a resurgence, Miss Mason’s thoughts have again become popular with parents who want to give their children an excellent education.

Books included in this collection by Charlotte Mason

1. Home Education Lectures by Charlotte Mason – her first efforts to show parents how to give their children an excellent education at home was accomplished through a series of lectures given by Miss Mason, and compiled into this volume. The lectures were first delivered in 1885 and 1886.
2. Home Education by Charlotte Mason – Volume 1 of the Original Homeschooling Series, this is the book that grew out of that series of lectures. It was published in multiple editions as her practices became more popular and more parents and professional educators wanted to learn her ways.
3. Parents and Children by Charlotte Mason – (Volume 2 of the Original Homeschooling Series) This is a collection of articles that first appeared in the “Parent’s Review” magazine. This was a publication designed to keep parents and teachers who used the method in touch with Charlotte Mason and others using the method. Much like today’s homeschooling magazines, it was an encouragement to those on the journey of educating their children.
4. School Education by Charlotte Mason – This book, which is volume 3 of the Original Homeschooling Series, addresses the education of children ages 9-12. Here Miss Mason shared some specific examples of books and curriculum she herself used in her own teaching.
5. The Forty Shires by Charlotte Mason- Even before she began lecturing and writing about her philosophy of education, Miss Mason traveled throughout England and wrote about the geography of her beloved country. This book is a general introduction to the forty shires that make up England.
6. Geographical Readers for Middle Class and Elementary Schools by Charlotte Mason- This is one of the readers in the London Geographical Series, and concerns “the countries of Europe, their scenery and peoples.”

Bonus Books by Other Authors

1. In Memoriam of Charlotte Mason – This is a work put together after the death of Charlotte Mason in 1923. There is a record of a report Miss Mason herself gave to the Whitsontide Conference – for the PNEU schools – this was presented about a year before her death. The rest of the book is full of memorials and tributes written by former colleagues, students, as well as a few poems and other short writings by Miss Mason herself.
2. Type Lessons for Primary Teachers in the Study of Nature, Literature, and Art by Anna E. McGovern – This book was written in the USA, but many of the lessons presented in this books fit quite nicely within the methods put forth by Charlotte Mason. A quote from the introduction: “The aim of Nature Study is twofold: First, to cultivate the higher nature of the child and lead him toward his Creator; and, secondly, to develop his intellectual powers and lead him to acquire a knowledge of his physical environment.” The lessons are arranged by season, and the author wonderfully links the beauty of nature with the beauty found in the great masterpieces and grand literature. These and other characteristics earned this volume a place in this collection.
3. On The Trail an Outdoor Book for Girls by Lina and Adelia B. Beard – this 1922 volume is chock full of illustrations, photos and descriptions of the wonderful things one can see and do in the outdoors on a weekend outing. This book was, obviously, aimed at girls, and as such, the photos concern girls who are enjoying the creation. However, anyone can benefit from the drawings and lessons in this book. As this book shows so well how one can learn to love the ‘wilderness’, as it’s called in the book, it seems to fit quite nicely with this collection.

About the CD

These are ELECTRONIC BOOKS, in an e-book collection all on one CD. All 9 books have been digitally preserved in .pdf form with their original look – this means you may see a water spot, yellowing of pages, a stray pencil mark or wrinkle in the picture – just like the book looks today! None of the marks interfere with the text or pictures of the books. The e-books can be read by either a Mac or a PC, so the type of computer you have will not be an issue.

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Beginning with Queen Anne’s visit to Scrooby Inn, Stories of the Pilgrims tells, in story form, the everyday life of the Pilgrims in England and Holland, of their voyage on the Mayflower, and their adventures in the New World. The Brewster children and other Pilgrim boys and girls are the center of interest. This is a wonderful recording for a family to listen to together in the weeks before Thanksgiving.

Total Time: 4 Hours, 10 Minutes

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The life of the beloved hymn writer told in her own words. Frances Jane Crosby (1820–1915), usually known as Fanny Crosby, was an American lyricist best known for her Protestant Christian hymns. She was one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing over 8,000 hymns, despite being blind from shortly after birth. Also known for her preaching and speaking, during her lifetime Fanny Crosby was one of the best known women in the United States. And God Came In
The Extraordinary Story of Joy Davidman
Author: Lyle W. Dorsett
Publication Date: 2009

In this definitive biography of Joy Davidman, we read the real love story that the major motion picture, Shadowlands, could not tell. Lyle Dorsett reveals Davidman’s profound influence on C.S. Lewis’s life and writings.

Helen Joy Davidman (1915–1960) was an American poet and writer, a radical communist, and an atheist until her conversion to Christianity in the late 1940s. Her first husband was the writer William Lindsay Gresham. Her second marriage was to the writer and Oxford don, C. S. Lewis. Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret
Author: Howard and Geraldine Taylor
Publication Date: April 2008

James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) was a Christian missionary to China, and founder of the China Inland Mission (renamed Overseas Missionary Fellowship). He served there for 51 years, bringing over 800 missionaries to the country and personally baptizing an estimated 50,000 converts. He was famous for his commitment to cultural sensitivity, wearing Chinese dress even though this was rare among missionaries of that time. China Inland Mission accepted working class volunteers, women, multinational recruits, and members of all Protestant denominations. Born Again
Author: Charles Wendell Colson
Publication Date: April 2008

Born Again is the autobiography of one of the most influential men of our time. It is not only a remarkable story of one man’s redemption in Christ, but a fascinating look inside the events of one of our generation’s most riveting sagas.

In 1974 Charles W. Colson pleaded guilty to Watergate-related offenses and, after a tumultuous investigation, served seven months in prison. In his search for meaning and purpose in the face of the Watergate scandal, Colson penned Born Again. This unforgettable memoir shows a man who, seeking fulfillment in success and power, found it, paradoxically, in national disgrace and prison. In the decades since its initial publication, Born Again has brought hope and encouragement to millions. This remarkable story of new life continues to influence lives around the world through a dozen foreign editions. Here I Stand
A Life of Martin Luther
Author: Roland H. Bainton
Publication Date: 2009

“I cannot.. I will not… recant! Here I stand.” This authoritative and inspiring story paints a vivid portrait of the crusader who spearheaded the Reformation. Considered one of the most readable biographies of Martin Luther, this volume is an illustrated look at the German religious reformer and his influence on Western civilization. Shadow of the Almighty
The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
Author: Elisabeth Elliot
Publication Date: June 2008

Shadow of the Almighty is a modern classic story of faithfulness, obedience, and martyrdom. It is the best-selling account of the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries at the hands of the Huaorani Indians in Ecuador.

Shadow of the Almighty has inspired Christians since its first publication in 1958. Elisabeth Elliot makes full use of Jim’s revealing diaries to fill in the details of a life completely committed to God’s service. The Hiding Place
Author: Corrie ten Boom
Publication Date: 2009

Corrie ten Boom (1892–1983) was a Dutch woman admired the world over for her courage, her forgiveness, and her memorable faith. In World War II, she and her family risked their lives to help Jews escape the Nazis by hiding them in their home in Haarlem, and their reward was a trip to Hitler’s concentration camps. Corrie’s father, sister, brother, and nephew died as a result of their imprisonment. But she survived and was released—as a result of a clerical error—and now shares the story of how faith triumphs over evil. Saint Francis of Assisi
Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Publication Date: September 2008

Chesterton’s Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226) is the popular biography of a beloved Christian saint and founder of the Franciscans, told by an equally beloved author and storyteller. It is an accessible, interesting and compelling story of a man known more by legend than fact. In this brilliant reflection on the poor friar of Assisi, G. K. Chesterton unfolds the life and times of St. Francis, from his conversion as a young man to his receiving of the stigmata at the end of his life. While many modern biographers stumble in their effort to grasp the essence of the saint, Chesterton shows that Francis’ entire life—his prayer, his poverty, his asceticism, his love of creation, and all his eccentricities—flowed from his profound love for Christ and all men. George Müller of Bristol (1805–1898)
Author: Arthur Tappan Pierson
Publication Date: April 2008

George Müller’s life may be described as a primer on the miracle of answered prayer.

When Müller felt called by God to care for orphans, he had only a few cents in his pocket. Without ever asking anyone other than God, he received over $7,200,000 dollars (in 1800’s money) through prayer alone. Müller established Orphanages in Bristol, England, and founded the “Scriptural Knowledge Institution for Home and Abroad,” the object of which was to aid Christian day-schools, to assist missionaries, and to circulate the Scriptures. His life was characterized by prayer, faith, and self-denial in the cause of Christ. During his lifetime, he established 117 schools which educated more than 120,000 young persons, including orphans. The Heart of John Wesley’s Journal
Author: John Wesley
Editor: Percy Livingstone Parker
Publication Date: October 2008

Hendrickson Classic Biographies presents a one-volume abridgement of Wesley’s multi-volume journals. The Heart of John Wesley’s Journal presents a remarkable life, recorded and examined in real time by Wesley himself.

Spanning some fifty-five years, John Wesley’s journals recorded his daily experiences in studying, teaching, preaching, and traveling the throughout England and then America in the eighteenth century. These selections present an engrossing portrait of Wesley during the course of his travels and evangelistic activities, illuminating the preacher’s views and opinions on a host of contemporary matters. ]]> http://www.ancientpathsweb.com/hendrickson-classic-biographies-10-classics/feed/ 0 http://www.ancientpathsweb.com/hendrickson-christian-classics-22-classics/ http://www.ancientpathsweb.com/hendrickson-christian-classics-22-classics/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:48:31 +0000 admin http://www.ancientpathsweb.com/?p=746 This set includes 22 of the absolute best classics from Hendrickson Publishers.

• A Plain Account of Christian Perfection
• A Practical View of Christianity
• Lectures on Calvinism
• E.M. Bounds on Prayer
• How to Pray & How to Study the Bible
• Orthodoxy
• In His Steps
• The Confessions
• The Pilgrim’s Progress
• The Imitation of Christ
• The Practice of the Presence of God
• Heretics
• The Kneeling Christian
• Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
• The Normal Christian Life
• Humility & Absolute Surrender Vol 1 & Vol 2
• Morning by Morning
• With Christ in the School of Prayer
• A Short Method of Prayer & Other Writings
• Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
• Life in the Spirit

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection Author: John Wesley Publication Date: 2007 John Wesley (1703–1791) was an Anglican clergyman and Christian theologian who became an early leader in the Methodist movement. A Plain Account of Christian Perfection represents John Wesley’s historic teaching on Christian perfection and holiness. Although it is one of his key works, it is rarely reissued and is not available as a single volume in hardcover—until now.

A Practical View of Christianity Author: William Wilberforce Publication Date: 2006 Wilberforce’s classic work, A Practical View of Christianity, is concerned with convincing those who call themselves Christians to pursue “the real nature and principles of the religion which they profess.” Christianity is not a mere morality, to be held in private. Christianity is revelation from God, bringing new rights and correspondent duties. It is an entire way of life that requires diligence and study and that should affect every aspect of the Christian’s public and private life. This addition to the Hendrickson Christian Classics series has been completely retypeset. An index, explanatory notes, scripture references, translations of Latin phrases, bibliographic information, and other helps ensure that this work will be as valuable to today’s reader as it was to those readers who made A Practical View of Christianity a bestseller for fifty years.

Lectures on Calvinism Author: John Calvin Publication Date: 2008 Lectures on Calvinism offers a timeless exploration of the theology and thinking of key reformer John Calvin. These six classic lectures by distinguished scholar Abraham Kuyper (1837–1920) on the key figure in Reformation theology were delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1898. Kuyper introduces Calvinism as a life-system, discussing its relationship to religion, politics, science, and art.

E.M. Bounds on Prayer Author: Edward McKendree Bounds Publication Date: 2006 Methodist minister and Civil War chaplain Edward McKendree Bounds (1835–1913) considered conversation with God as fundamentally vital to the Christian’s life as physical breath. He devoted the last 17 years of his life to intense intercession and to penning some of the most perennially popular works about prayer. This attractive volume features the very best of his beloved writings.

How to Pray & How to Study the Bible Author: R. A. Torrey Publication Date: 2004 As valuable as when they were first published a century ago, Torrey’s two disciple-making classics—both brimming with practical wisdom encourage believers to grow in the knowledge and love of God. How to Pray describes varieties of biblical “prayer that availeth much.” How to Study the Bible details seven fruitful methods of inductive Bible study. Now together for the first time in one binding!

Orthodoxy Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton Publication Date: 2006 Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) has been called “the ablest and most exuberant proponent of orthodox Christianity of his time.” One of the twentieth century’s most thoughtful authors, he greatly influenced countless Christian writers including C.S. Lewis and others. Described as one of 10 “indispensable spiritual classics” of the past 1500 years byPublishers Weekly, Chesterton’s Orthodoxy offers a unique explanation of the essentials of the Christian faith, and of his own journey from skepticism to belief.

In His Steps Author: Charles M. Sheldon Publication Date: 2004 “What would Jesus do?” When several members of an ordinary American church are challenged to not take a single action without first asking that crucial question, they discover the power of God to transform their own lives—and their world. Charles M. Sheldon’s provocative novel, originally published in 1896 and enthusiastically rediscovered by today’s believers, testifies dramatically to the value of Christian witness in all of life.

The Confessions Publication Date: 2004 Written in the waning days of the Roman era, Augustine’s Confessions are the moving diary of a soul’s journey. From his earliest memories of childhood, through his turbulent and licentious youth, to his resolute conversion at the age of 32, Augustine traces a pilgrimage of unbounded grace. Throughout, he passionately addresses the spiritual questions that have engaged thoughtful minds since time began.

The Pilgrim’s Progress Author: John Bunyan Publication Date: 2004 Once the most deeply cherished book in English-speaking households other than the Bible itself, John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress is the allegorical tale of Christian the pilgrim on his journey to the Celestial City. Along the way, Christian encounters both worthy companions and dreadful adversaries. Although The Pilgrim’s Progress was written more than three hundred years ago, this stirring spiritual narrative still bears the power to challenge and encourage readers on their own spiritual journeys.

The Imitation of Christ Author: Thomas à Kempis Publication Date: 2004 Next to the Bible itself, The Imitation of Christ is the most-published—and most deeply cherished—book in any language. For nearly 600 years, these thoughtful meditations on Jesus’ life and teachings offer practical guidance on the central task of the Christian life: learning day by day to live like Jesus. This modern translation is direct and concise, yet retains a deep devotional flavor.

The Practice of the Presence of God Author: Brother Lawrence Publication Date: 2004 Three hundred years ago, an uneducated lay cook in a French monastery discovered how to enjoy a profound awareness of God moment by moment, even in the midst of busyness and distraction. The Practice of the Presence of God reveals Brother Lawrence’s secrets. Brimming with wisdom and spiritual insight, this classic memoir of the devotional life witnesses to the joy available to all who will seek Him.

Heretics Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton Publication Date: 2007 Heretics is the companion volume to the previously published Orthodoxy in Hendrickson’s Christian Classics series. In Heretics G. K. Chesterton unmasks the heresies of contemporary thinking by exposing the faulty thinking of popular notions, especially apparent in the arts. An often overlooked book that contains some of Chesterton’s strongest writing, the author takes on the “heresies” of modern thought, such as negativism, relativism, neo-paganism, puritanism, aestheticism, and individualism. The book includes one of his best essays: “On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of Family.”

The Kneeling Christian Publication Date: 2006 “God cannot do some things unless we work. He stores the hills with marble, but He has never built a cathedral. He fills the mountains with iron ore, but He never makes a needle or a locomotive. He leaves that to us. We must work. If, then, God has left many things dependent upon humanity’s thinking and working, why should He not leave some things dependent upon humanity’s praying? He has done so.” Penned in the earlier decades of the twentieth century, this insightful work by an anonymous British author considers the awe-inspiring act of prayer— and invites believers to a life of confident and joyful intercession.

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners Author: John Bunyan Publication Date: 2007 Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners is one of the great classic autobiographies, part of the Christian tradition of testimony from The Confessions of St. Augustine to Corrie Ten Boom’s The Hiding Place. In Grace Abounding, John Bunyan (1628–1688), the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, describes his conviction of sin, his struggles against unbelief, his entrance into the meaning and comfort of the Holy Scriptures, and much more.

The Normal Christian Life Publication Date: 2006 “God makes it quite clear in his Word that he has only one answer to every human need—his Son, Jesus Christ. In all his dealings with us he works by taking us out of the way and substituting Christ in our place. The Son of God died instead of us for our forgiveness: he lives instead of us for our deliverance. So we can speak of two substitutions—a Substitute on the Cross who secures our forgiveness and a Substitute within who secures our victory.” An early leader in what became China’s phenomenal house church movement, Watchman Nee (1903-1972) spent the last 20 years of his life in a communist prison. This powerful meditation brings the daily reality of following Christ into sharp focus.

Humility & Absolute Surrender Vol 1 & Vol 2 Author: Andrew Murray Publication Date: 2005 “The condition of God’s blessing is absolute surrender of all into His hands. If our hearts are willing for that, there is no end to what God will do for us, and to the blessings God will bestow.” —from Absolute Surrender Greatly concerned for the spiritual guidance of new converts, and for spiritual growth in long-time Christians, Murray penned some of the most enduring devotional classics of Christian literature. The two beloved works in this volume reflect Murray’s longing for a deeper life in Christ and his prayer that others would long for and experience that life as well.

Morning by Morning Author: Charles H. Spurgeon Publication Date: 2006 For tens of thousands of Christians over the last century, Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Morning By Morning has been a daily devotional guide through life’s ups and downs. New generations can once again enjoy Spurgeon’s beautiful prose and elegant command of the English language in this addition to the Hendrickson Christian Classics series.Morning By Morning offers readers the best of Spurgeon’s insight and wise counsel on themes that are as relevant to our day as they were in his day. In this updated version, Spurgeon’s work is returned to its former brilliance while retaining the beautiful language of the original King James Version.

With Christ in the School of Prayer Author: Andrew Murray Publication Date: 2007 This is one of the most beloved books on prayer, written by a man whose entire life was devoted to prayer. With Christ in the School of Prayer presents a thirty-one day tutorial: each chapter presents a new aspect of prayer, in a concise way that is at the same time rich and joyful, coming from the author’s vital relationship with God. A favorite book for generation after generation, it is as fresh today as when it was first published in the 1890’s. Great for both novice and veteran, this book is a must-have for every personal and church library.

A Short Method of Prayer & Other Writings Author: Madam Guyon Publication Date: 2005 Prayer is the application of the heart to God, and the internal exercise of love.” —from A Short Method of Prayer Despite a difficult childhood, a loveless marriage, an early widowhood, and life-long persecution, French mystic Jeanne Guyon produced works of extraordinary spiritual power. Admired by Christians for 300 years—including John Wesley, Charles Spurgeon, Hudson Taylor, and A.W. Tozer—her writings offer penetrating insight into cultivating unfettered communion with God.

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs Author: John Foxe Publication Date: 2004 From the first-century stoning of Stephen through his own perilous time—Reformation-era England—John Foxe recounts the lives, sufferings, and triumphant deaths of dozens of Christian martyrs. [Some were people of rank and influence. Some were ordinary folk. Some were his friends.] Four centuries later, these deeply moving accounts of faith and courage mark a path for modern Christians to measure the depth of their commitment.

Life in the Spirit Author: A.W. Tozer Publication Date: 2009 Hendrickson presents two classic works on the Holy Spirit by A. W. Tozer, together in one volume for the first time. A superb addition to the best-selling Hendrickson Christian Classics series, Life in the Spirit combines Tozer’s How to Be Filled with the Spirit and The Counselor: Straight Talk About the Holy Spirit from a Twentieth Century Prophet. In Tozer’s own words, How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit “was made available to the Christian public with the prayer that it may lead thirsty believers to the fountain of living waters.” Since its publication, hundreds of thousands of copies of this practical yet deeply devotional guide have been sold. How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit will refresh and open the reader to the filling of the Holy Spirit. In The Counselor, Tozer speaks to the current conflict and confusion about the Holy Spirit from a balanced, biblical perspective—not academic, but practical. Tozer promises that the Holy Spirit “is willing—yes, willing—to do for us all that Jesus would do if He were here on earth.” The chapters of this book were originally preached as sermons at Southside Alliance Church in Chicago. Whether spoken or written, Tozer’s words were designed to “promote personal heart religion” among God’s people.

Whether you’re teaching on the Psalms, studying them for personal devotions, or simply intrigued by the writings of Spurgeon, you’ll enjoy this splendid classic.

This two-volume collection of Edwards’ works features important sermons of the Great Awakening as well as Edwards’ memoirs and other essays.

• THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS: (Page 1 – 376)
• THE HOLY WAR; (Page 377 – 684)
• GRACE ABOUNDING TO THE CHIEF OF SINNERS; (Page 685 – 688)
• THE IMPRISONMENT AND RELEASE OF JOHN BUNYAN; (Page 689 – 703)
• BUNYAN’S DYING SAYINGS (Page 704 – 767)
• CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOUR; (Page 768 – 800)
• THE BARREN FIG-TREE; (Page 801 – 830)
• BUNYAN’S LAST SERMON (Page 831 – 834)
• THE WATER OF LIFE; (Page 835 – 860)

This masterpiece will become an instant family heirloom, introducing entire generations to the pilgrims’ spiritual journey to truth. This hard-cover edition was originally published in 1876. Master Books has re-created this valuable and rare heirloom with today’s modern technology, but kept the original look and feel by painstakingly high-resolution scanning every page of this 850-page tome—historic stains and all! The Pilgrim’s Progress appears in the original large print inside this new edition, creating an easier reading experience for all ages.