To mark the forthcoming inauguration of Barack Obama, a very special audio compilation of historic articles on the inaugurations of those who preceded him, from James Polk to George W.Bush, as well as momentous highlights from Barack Obama's election.
The collection is packed with history and drama: America teetering on the brink of Civil War as Lincoln took office; Hoover telling the American people they were "nearer to the final triumph over poverty", shortly before the US plunged into Depression; four assassinations, three deaths from natural causes, and one resignation - Nixon's, to avoid impeachment after the Watergate scandal.
Read by some of British radio's most memorable and authoritative voices, including Peter Donaldson and John Waite, this is a unique opportunity to celebrate the Presidential Inauguration in audio.
Music by Jools Scott
Published by Little Brown
Tim Petherwick on Guitar, Pete Gibbs on Bass and Jools Scott on Piano.
Theme written by Jools Scott
Alexander McCall Smith is currently writing his second volume of his online novel series - Corduroy Mansions.
The Dog Who Came In From The Dark is produced exclusively for Telegraph.co.uk. A new chapter will appear on the Corduroy Mansions page each day. The best-selling author welcomes your suggestions as the story unfolds.
You can listen to Corduroy Mansions Volume 1 online right now... all 100 chapters!
Published by Little Brown
