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Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building, by Brunner & Gerhard (Conclusion)

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Let’s relax and sleep as we conclude this guide to cozy home building. This time, water and sewer piping, the need for ventilation, why fireplaces are lovely but kind of useless, and the best design for your cesspool. The charming life indeed. Patreon supporters, look for your full book recording of “Cottages” coming very shortly! Because some nights, you just need a good, long bit of boredom. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Heaven...

The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization, by P.W. Joyce, Part 2

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Let’s honor a certain March holiday with more from this history of Ireland. This time, the magical powers of druids, the rise of Christianity, and a tiny island’s giant reputation for scholarly excellence. Also, the fairy realm! History truly contains multitudes. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Calling Other Worlds,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken...

The North Pole, Its Discovery in 1909, by Robert Peary, Part 4

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Let’s drift away to better sleep with more from this epic journey to the northernmost point of the planet. This time, some local traditions, admiration for dogs, being the taxi of the north, dodging icebergs, and not changing your clothes for weeks. Adventure indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Dream Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help...

Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 6 - Parrots Continued

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Let’s soar to sleep on the wings of birds as we learn more about the feathered family of parrots. This time, descriptions of magnificent macaws in all the shades of the rainbow, as well as their charming cousins, the parakeets. Dreamy indeed. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Cassell’s Book of Birds, Volume 1” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Ocean Tapping,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and...

Our National Parks, by John Muir, Part 6

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Let’s wander the forests of relaxation with more from this ode to the natural beauties of western America. This time, we learn more of the forests of Yosemite, from silver firs to ancient cedars, and Muir has a rather melancholy visit with an aged Ralph Waldo Emerson. Carpe diem while you can, friends. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Our National Parks” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If...

The Voyage of the Bounty to the South Sea, by Lt. William Bligh, Part 3

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Let’s sail to sleep with more from this voyage of HMS Bounty, which continues to be somewhat less exciting than promised. This time, we plant trees in Van Diemen’s Land, see some rocks, and find out that jellyfish were called blubbers, which is adorable. Then Otaheite/Tahiti ahoy, at long last! What could go wrong? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “A Voyage to the South Sea” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed...

On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Part 7

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Let’s relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how one species begets more and more variety over thousands of generations, the role of extinction, and why “the tree of life” is a lovely symbol indeed. It's science! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “On the Origin of Species” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Dream Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading...

The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 2

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Let’s relax into a more orderly world with this classic of urban planning. This time, the best designs for structural walls, balancing the bodily elements, and placing temples. Also, we name the winds and create a compass to align our streets for greatest health. Governance caring about the health of the people? Dreamy indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Ten Books on Architecture” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, ...

The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck, Part 2

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Let’s continue along this relaxing, and much delayed, voyage to Central and South America. This time, we arrive in Panama and are treated to an extremely detailed description of that brand-new marvel of engineering, the Panama Canal, just before it opened to the world. Lakes and locks and dams, oh my! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The South American Tour” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd...

All About Dogs, by Charles Henry Lane, Part 2

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Tonight, let’s snuggle up with man’s best friend as we learn more about breeds of dogs. This time, more dogs used in the sporting life, including pointers, setters, and bloodhounds. Also, a rather long bit about otters from a circa-1600 book that our author found interesting, and why not. Follow your bliss, friends. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “All About Dogs” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Heaven Be Here,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest...

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