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Eben Holden - A Tale of the North Country026 - Chapter 26In Eben Holden - A Tale of the North Country, we follow the poignant journey of young Willie Brower, an orphan who has lost both his parents and his home in the picturesque landscapes of northern Vermont. Taken in by the warm-hearted Eben Holden, affectionately known as Uncle Eb, Willie embarks on a westward adventure to escape the confines of an orphanage. Their travels lead them through the breathtaking Adirondacks and into the heart of the St. Lawrence valley. Uncle Eb, a natural storyteller, shares tales that deeply influence Willies ideals and aspirations. As the story unfolds, we witness Willies...
2026-02-0412 min
Prodigal Village; A Christmas Tale009 - Chapter 9 Which Tells Of A Merry Christmas Day In The Little Cottage Of The Widow MoranImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1812 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale008 - Chapter 8 In Which Judge Crooker Delivers A Few OpinionsImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1816 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale007 - Chapter 7 In Which High Voltage Develops In The ConversationImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1808 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale006 - Chapter 6 In Which Mr Hiram Blenkinsop Has A Number Of AdventuresImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1818 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale005 - Chapter 5 In Which J Patterson Bing Buys A Necklace Of PearlsImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1813 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale004 - Chapter 4 In Which Mr Israel Sneed And Other Working Men Receive A Lesson In True DemocracyImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1810 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale003 - Chapter 3 Which Tells Of The Complaining Coin And The Man Who Lost His SelfImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1819 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale002 - Chapter 2 The Founding Of The PhyllistinesImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1848 minProdigal Village; A Christmas Tale001 - Chapter 1 Which Introduces The Shepherd Of The BirdsImmerse yourself in small-town life in early twentieth-century New York State with this charming and thought-provoking parable of human nature. Bachellers subtly humorous narrative style shines through, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of labor and management that may spark debate among listeners. Join us for a delightful exploration of the complexities of community and the human spirit. - Summary by David Wales
2025-11-1816 min
the Daily Quote - Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the DayNeil Gaiman - A book is a dream that you hold in your handWelcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for November 1st.Today is National Author's Day, a celebration honoring writers who create the stories, ideas, and knowledge that enrich our lives. First proposed in 1928 by Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, president of the Bement, Illinois Women's Club, this day was officially recognized by the United States Department of Commerce in 1949.McPherson, a teacher and passionate reader, was inspired while recovering in a hospital during World War I. After reading Irving Bacheller's work, she wrote him a fan le...
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Silas Strong36 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1907 minSilas Strong35 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1908 minSilas Strong34 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1911 minSilas Strong33 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1905 minSilas Strong32 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1908 minSilas Strong31 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1908 minSilas Strong30 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1942 minSilas Strong29 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1911 minSilas Strong28 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1907 minSilas Strong27 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1907 minSilas Strong26 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1912 minSilas Strong25 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1916 minSilas Strong24 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1909 minSilas Strong23 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1913 minSilas Strong22 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1915 minSilas Strong21 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1909 minSilas Strong20 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1909 minSilas Strong19 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1911 minSilas Strong18 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1921 minSilas Strong17 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1906 minSilas Strong16 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1919 minSilas Strong15 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1909 minSilas Strong14 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1913 minSilas Strong13 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1911 minSilas Strong12 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1923 minSilas Strong11 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1915 minSilas Strong10 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1913 minSilas Strong09 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1924 minSilas Strong08 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1917 minSilas Strong07 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1908 minSilas Strong06 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1908 minSilas Strong05 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1915 minSilas Strong04 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1920 minSilas Strong03 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1909 minSilas Strong02 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
2025-08-1906 minSilas Strong01 - Silas Strong by Irving BachellerIn Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper...
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The Gibson Girl ReviewThe Past Is Present Every DaySurprise!! Amy and Katja return to the studio to answer Jacinta's questions about Season One of The Gibson Girl Review! From favorite romances to most detested characters, this is a no-holds-barred, hilarious look back at our first season! Plus we give an exciting update on what's in store for Season Two, coming July 4th!
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Topics and shout-outs in this episode include: Charles Dana Gibson, the Gibson Girl, the Gibson Man, Irene Gibson, the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, Pink and White Tyranny, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Poor Dear Theodora!, Florence Irwin, Miss Bayle's Romance, William...
2023-06-1334 min
The Project Gutenberg Open Audiobook CollectionD'Ri and I by Irving BachellerD'Ri and I
A Tale of Daring Deeds in the Second War with the British. Being the Memoirs of Colonel Ramon Bell, U.S.A.
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The Gibson Girl ReviewEducation Is Responsible for a !@#?*! Lot of IgnoranceDiamonds and veggies and... ham? Oh my! It's laughs a-plenty at The Gibson Girl Review, as Amy and Katja dive into the shockingly-modern screwball comedy, Keeping Up with Lizzie, by Irving Bacheller (1911). Plus Amy explores the popularity and worldwide reach of the Gibson Girl... and may be the first historian ever to connect her popularity to the handsome bachelor Charles Dana Gibson himself.
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Topics and shout-outs in today's episode include: Charles Dana Gibson, the Gibson Girl, the Gibson Man, the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, Irv...
2023-03-2148 min
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadNov 1 2022 - Happy National Authors Day EveryoneNATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY | NOVEMBER 1On November 1, millions of people celebrate authors and the books they write on National Author’s Day.#NationalAuthorsDayBooks have a mind of their own. They take time to develop, research, draft, edit, revise and rewrite. We devour stories. We indulge in them as we drift off to sleep or travel. And sometimes, we allow them to collect dust on several flat surfaces in our homes. Those stories may take years to reach a publisher and just as long to reach a bookshelf. We may...
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