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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...

Hoyle's Games Modernized, by Hoyle, Hoffmann and Bergholt, Part 1

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Let’s deal ourselves some sleep with this classic instruction manual for all the games you have and haven’t heard of. Tonight, the intricacies of All-Fours, Baccarat, and something called Bezique, which is so laughably complicated that I almost want to try it. Score! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read "Hoyle's Games Modernized" at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a...

Ten Acres Enough, by Edmund Morris, Part 5

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Let’s kick off a year of better sleep with more from this fan favorite. This time, we raise some of nature’s best composters, pigs, and decide raising poultry is maybe something we do not want to do for…reasons. Also, an educated girl who can take care of herself is the best kind of girl. Sound advice from the 1860s! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Ten Acres Enough” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Changing Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If...

Winter Impressions from John Muir and Henry David Thoreau

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Let’s sink into seasonal slumber with two essays by famed American naturalists. In the first, John Muir takes us to Tahoe in the winter, where he delights in its glacial-born beauties and his friend skis poorly. In the second, Thoreau regales us with tales of mischievous visitors to his cabin in Walden. Delightful! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Winter Animals” in “Walden” at...

The 1942 Sears Roebuck and Co. Christmas Book, Part 2

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Let’s shop for sleep with more selections from this Christmas gift catalog from the years of World War II. This time, pretty yet practical cards, tree decorations and miraculous electric lights that stay lit, luggage, toys, ties, and the gift of every girl’s dreams . . . a robe! May this help you have the happiest of holidays, dear listeners. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Music: "Heaven Be...

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