Publisher Description
More relevant than ever to our everyday lives, the US Constitution, the foundation of our democratic republic, comes alive in this simple and easy-to-understand short audiobook. Originally published for high schools in the City of New York in 1924, The Constitution of Our Country combines the original document, narrated by Hillary Huber, and clear teaching text, narrated by Stephen Bowlby. Its straightforward language cuts through today’s partisan politics, and takes us back to the true original meanings. Hear what the US Constitution really says … and does not say.
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About the Authors
Frank A. Rexford (1876–1941) began his teaching career in upstate schools in 1903. In 1910 he became a teacher of industrial chemistry at the Brooklyn Trade School. During the World War he was active in boys’ work as chief zone director, Boys’ Working Reserve, supervising the activities of 14,000 boys who cultivated 212,000 acres of food. From 1932 to 1935 when he retired, he was director of education, Museum of the City of New York.
Clara L. Carson was Chairman of the Civics Department at Wadleigh High School in New York City.
About the Narrators
Hillary Huber, a Los Angeles–based voice talent with hundreds of commercials and promos under her belt, was bitten by the audiobook bug in 2005. She now records books on a regular basis and has been nominated for several Audie Awards and won numerous Earphones Awards.
Stephen Bowlby has worked as a professional voice actor for more than forty years. His experience spans animation, character work, commercials, and narration. He has read numerous audiobooks throughout his career, including titles by Harold Robbins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, John Sculley, William P. McGivern, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.