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Whistle the FeastShaken, not Stirred (feat. Richard Stokes)Joined by englishman turned Minnesotan, Richard Stokes, host Jason Jaspersen has a wonderful talk about how others experience the Bethany environment, shifting religions in other places of the world, and many of Richard's stories from growing up in England.Helpful Links to References in the Episode:C.S. LewisLarry NormanArthur Ransome BooksArthur Ransome - SpyWest Ham United Futbol ClubLearn more about FivesSix Thinking HatsIain McGilchristQuantum Entanglement TheoryCharles Dickens
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Old Peters Russian Tales21 - Salt - Old Peters Russian Tales by Arthur RansomeDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-2132 minOld Peters Russian Tales20 - Frost - Old Peters Russian Tales by Arthur RansomeDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-2020 minOld Peters Russian Tales19 - Sadko - Old Peters Russian Tales by Arthur RansomeDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1921 minOld Peters Russian Tales18 - The Christening in the VillageDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1825 minOld Peters Russian Tales17 - The Three Men of Power - Evening Midnight and SunriseDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1730 minOld Peters Russian Tales16 - The Hunter and his WifeDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1612 minOld Peters Russian Tales15 - The Fire-Bird The Horse of Power and The Princess VasilissaDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1527 minOld Peters Russian Tales14 - Alenoushka and her BrotherDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1417 minOld Peters Russian Tales13 - Who Lived in the SkullDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1303 minOld Peters Russian Tales12 - The Golden FishDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1224 minOld Peters Russian Tales11 - A Chapter of FishDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1109 minOld Peters Russian Tales10 - Little Master MiseryDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1126 minOld Peters Russian Tales09 - The Stolen Turnips The Magic Tablecloth The Sneezing Coat and The Wooden WhistleDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1134 minOld Peters Russian Tales08 - Prince Ivan The Witch Baby and The Little Sister of the SunDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1124 minOld Peters Russian Tales07 - The Little Daughter of the SnowDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1122 minOld Peters Russian Tales06 - Spring in the ForestDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1103 minOld Peters Russian Tales05 - The Cat Who Became Head-ForesterDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1125 minOld Peters Russian Tales04 - Baba YagaDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1129 minOld Peters Russian Tales03 - The Fool of the World and the Flying ShipDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1128 minOld Peters Russian Tales02 - The Tale of the Silver Saucer and the Transparent AppleDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
2025-11-1132 minOld Peters Russian Tales01 - Introduction and The Hut in the ForestDive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through the vibrant tapestry of Russian tales. (Summary by AJM)
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Russia in 191930 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1902 minRussia in 191929 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1906 minRussia in 191928 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1911 minRussia in 191927 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1920 minRussia in 191926 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1902 minRussia in 191925 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1902 minRussia in 191924 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1911 minRussia in 191923 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1909 minRussia in 191922 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1910 minRussia in 191921 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1905 minRussia in 191920 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1903 minRussia in 191919 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1902 minRussia in 191918 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1908 minRussia in 191917 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1904 minRussia in 191916 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1907 minRussia in 191915 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1909 minRussia in 191914 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1907 minRussia in 191913 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1909 minRussia in 191912 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1913 minRussia in 191911 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1907 minRussia in 191910 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1903 minRussia in 191909 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1905 minRussia in 191908 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1909 minRussia in 191907 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1907 minRussia in 191906 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1921 minRussia in 191905 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1920 minRussia in 191904 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1905 minRussia in 191903 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1907 minRussia in 191902 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1912 minRussia in 191901 - Russia in 1919 by Arthur RansomePUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering the truth. The document he hastily smuggled out of...
2025-08-1908 min
Oscar Wilde and Myself29 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1907 minOscar Wilde and Myself28 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1907 minOscar Wilde and Myself27 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1908 minOscar Wilde and Myself26 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1907 minOscar Wilde and Myself25 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1908 minOscar Wilde and Myself24 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1909 minOscar Wilde and Myself23 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1916 minOscar Wilde and Myself22 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1911 minOscar Wilde and Myself21 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1910 minOscar Wilde and Myself20 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1912 minOscar Wilde and Myself19 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1908 minOscar Wilde and Myself18 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1921 minOscar Wilde and Myself17 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1925 minOscar Wilde and Myself16 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1912 minOscar Wilde and Myself15 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1906 minOscar Wilde and Myself14 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1907 minOscar Wilde and Myself13 - Oscar Wilde and Myself by Lord Alfred DouglasIn Oscar Wilde and Myself, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas presents his first memoir, crafted 14 years after Oscar Wildes death and in the wake of Douglass unsuccessful libel case against Arthur Ransome. Ransomes critical study of Wilde included quotes from the censored parts of Wilde’s prison letter to Douglas, De Profundis, which painted a starkly negative picture of their relationship. Unable to sway a jury in his favor, Douglas instead turns to posterity, aiming to set the record straight. He passionately challenges Wildes portrayal of their shared past, taking aim at Ransome, Wildes confidant Robert Ross, and various biographers, while also critiqu...
2025-08-1909 min
PARANORMAL • Histoires Vraies[INÉDIT] Pamela Colman-Smith : illustratrice de l’occulte • 1/2À la lueur vacillante des bougies, un jeu de tarot bien spécifique sort de son étui. L’occultiste du soir plonge ses cartes dans les épaisses volutes de fumée d’un bâton de sauge, les imprégnant d’intentions spirituelles puissantes. Elles sont prêtes. L’interrogateur pose sa question, puis tire intuitivement une, trois ou plus encore de cartes. Arcanes majeurs et mineurs vont alors, à travers l’interprétation du ou de la cartomancienne, révéler l’avenir ou conseiller des chemins à emprunter... Si dans l’Hexagone le tarot de Marseille reste le plus emblématique de la pratique, part...
2025-06-2512 min
Plumfield MomsBook Review: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransom
Swallows and Amazons, written by Arthur Ransome in 1930, is one of the most perfect children’s adventure novels I have ever read. My only regret is in taking so darn long to get to it.
Despite being a reader and lover of English children’s literature, somehow I never knew about Swallows and Amazons until I started homeschooling. When I sampled it, I knew that the literary value was extremely high, but I wasn’t in a place where I could appreciate the adventure of it all. I wasn’t feeling well back then, an...
2024-09-0909 min
Risking EnchantmentThe Spirit of Adventure in Swallows and Amazons“What does the Lord want of me? Of course, this is always a great adventure, but life can be successful only if we have the courage to be adventurous, trusting that the Lord will never leave me alone, that the Lord will go with me and help me.”
– Pope Benedict XVI
For this episode of Risking Enchantment, Rachel and Phoebe discuss Arthur Ransome’s series of children’s books known as the Swallows and Amazons series. These books are full of wonder and imagination as well as practical detail, as they follow a group...
2024-03-301h 01
Restless Times in HistoryPt 2/2 Fantastic Escapes: Ransome and Chess in a time of warPart 2/2 Arthur Ransome's fantastic escapes in 1919
Arthur Ransome is best remembered as a successful author of children's books, most notably Swallows and Amazons.
But in 1919 he had a series of truly remarkable, daring, improbable - and fantastic escapes through partisan forests and vast landscapes, as he attempted to reach Estonia and escape with the woman, he loved.
Like classical literature or film reviews in general? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning
Email for the podcast
Restlesstimesinhistory@gmail.com
2023-09-1214 minRestless Times in HistoryPt 2/2 Fantastic Escapes: Ransome and Chess in a time of warPart 2/2 Arthur Ransome's fantastic escapes in 1919
Arthur Ransome is best remembered as a successful author of children's books, most notably Swallows and Amazons.
But in 1919 he had a series of truly remarkable, daring, improbable - and fantastic escapes through partisan forests and vast landscapes, as he attempted to reach Estonia and escape with the woman, he loved.
Like classical literature or film reviews in general? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning
Email for the podcast
Restlesstimesinhistory@gmail.com
2023-09-1214 minRestless Times in HistoryPt 1/2 Fantastic Escapes: A. Ransome, a Kettle, and a Great CoatPart 1/2 Arthur Ransome's fantastic escapes in 1919
Arthur Ransome is best remembered as a successful author of children's books, most notably Swallows and Amazons.
But in 1919 he had a series of truly remarkable, daring, improbable - and fantastic escapes through partisan forests and vast landscapes, as he attempted to reach Estonia and escape with the woman, he loved.
Like classical literature or film reviews in general? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning
2023-08-2021 minRestless Times in HistoryPt 1/2 Fantastic Escapes: A. Ransome, a Kettle, and a Great CoatPart 1/2 Arthur Ransome's fantastic escapes in 1919
Arthur Ransome is best remembered as a successful author of children's books, most notably Swallows and Amazons.
But in 1919 he had a series of truly remarkable, daring, improbable - and fantastic escapes through partisan forests and vast landscapes, as he attempted to reach Estonia and escape with the woman, he loved.
Like classical literature or film reviews in general? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning
2023-08-2021 min
Suffolk MoneyArthur Ransome’s Walking TrailThe picturesque sailing village of Pin Mill is famous for being the setting of one of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazon’s books. Thanks to Peter Willis, it is also now home to Nancy Blackett, Arthur’s cherished sailboat, which featured as ‘The Goblin’ in his book ‘We Didn’t Mean To Go To Sea’.On this week’s podcast, Lesley Dolphin takes a stroll along Arthur Ransome’s Walking Trail with Peter, who founded the Nancy Blackett Trust back in 1996, to buy this very special 1931 Hillyard cutter and maintain her for future generations. As they fol...
2023-08-1100 min
The Mariner’s Library#130 | Racundra’s First Cruise | Arthur Ransome | Part 13When I was growing up, my parents read me 'Swallows & Amazons' by Arthur Ransome. That first book, and the series of adventure stories for children Ransome followed it up with, still to this day remain for me some of the most magical and endearing tales of my youth.
You can imagine then, my excitement at discovering a Ransome story here in the Mariner's Library that allows me as an adult and a sailor to connect with Ransome once again and discover that he also was a sailor. His stories perhaps underpin my love of the ocean, developed a...
2023-07-1328 min