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In publishing this book I have no intention whatsoever to offer a work of great literary value. As such it would undoubtedly be a failure, because, being of a non-English-speaking race, and only having been in this country a comparatively short time before going over to France, I cannot claim a mastery of the English language. It has merely been my intention to express the spirit which led me to America and thence with Pershing's Expeditionary Forces to France. (From Introductory)

Sea Drift is a set of 11 poems which make up part of Walt Whitman's larger collection Leaves of Grass. The poems were inspired by Whitman's memories of childhood visits to the sea shores of Paumanok, an old native American name for Long Island, and of later sea voyages. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

These are twelve magnificent poems that convey the brilliant talent of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow at its best. These are poems that speak of life, that speak of daily toil and that speak to the common man, the lover, the survivor, the grief stricken - and to those who aspire to be visionaries in a mundane life of perplexity and inexplicable profundity. These are twelve poems that capture a cross-section of life and describe it in ways both practical and prophetic. These are poems that take us on a journey, a journey from the commonplace to the mystical, from the routine to the unexpected, from...

Washington Irving's name is synonymous with such classics as "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." He established himself as one of early America's most treasured writers. His wit and satirical voice are the hallmark of his writing. Irving had the extraordinary ability to paint a picture in words on the canvas of the printed page. Although an American, he spent a good deal of time traveling in England and memorializing his experiences in some of the essays chosen for this collection. With an emphasis on his time spent in London, the works include his observations on such diverse ...

A 5-minute English podcast explaining real Chinese life, travel, culture, and everyday phrases through light conversations between PandaWu and Emma.

WorldVenture partners with Joshua Project to help believers pray for the unreached people group of the day. In this engaging podcast (usually one hour or less) you’ll hear inspiring interviews, practical missions insights, and encouraging conversations about what God is doing around the world. Co-hosted by Randy Hacker of WorldVenture and Keith Carey of Joshua Project, each episode is designed to inform, encourage, and connect listeners to God’s heart for the nations.

„Niu Jü" – auf Willinger Platt: „auf geht's!" Entdecke die Erlebnisregion Willingen – mit Geschichten, Menschen und einer Region, die du einfach erleben musst. Willingen (Upland) im Sauerland ist mehr als ein Urlaubsziel – es ist ein Gefühl. In diesem Podcast nimmt dich Jürgen Bangert, gebürtiger Willinger, bekannt aus Radio & TV, mit in seine Heimat: zu den Menschen, Orten und Momenten, die Willingen so besonders machen. Mit persönlichen Einblicken, echten Begegnungen und einer Prise Humor zeigt er dir, warum Willingen dein nächstes Reiseziel sein sollte – und das bevor du ...

Tired of crowded tourist traps and relentless noise? Welcome to Hidden Shores. I’m Alexandria, a Gen-X empty-nester roaming quiet, overlooked places with the sharp humor you only earn after surviving life’s major plot twists. Think midlife rediscovery for those who prefer hidden gems, beautiful views, and absolute solitude (or at least, zero interaction before the first pour). Grab a glass, hit subscribe, and join me for stunning scenery, dark humor, and a reminder that the best views come without the crowds. Beautiful views. Questionable pours. Zero apologies

In 1859 Charles Dickens launched a new weekly journal, All the Year Round, to replace Household Words. Elizabeth Gaskell remained a prolific contributor until 1863. Her fictional contributions feature strong female characters and have a darker tone than her previous works, reflecting the fashion for Gothic fiction of the 1860s and her travels in Europe. They include two of her best known shorter works: Lois the Witch, a heartfelt story of a young English girl who becomes of a victim of the Salem witch trials, and The Grey Woman, a powerful tale of a deceived wife's flight from her husband, a ...

“My vision is to educate business travelers and tourists on what their basic legal rights are, and how they can access both legal and medical assistance, wherever they travel to in the world.” —Michael L. Moore, CEO Law of the Land Publishing and Three Time Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Media headlines tell of business travelers or tourists who unwittingly violate foreign laws, get into trouble with local etiquette, or have a major medical emergency.

Hey! Michelle with a Mic is where real conversations, good people, and great stories come together.Hosted by Michelle, this podcast dives into the heart of our community—highlighting the people, businesses, food, culture, and everyday moments that make our region special. From local entrepreneurs and changemakers to hidden gems, hometown favorites, and the stories behind the people building something meaningful, every episode brings connection, curiosity, and a whole lot of fun.Through honest conversations, expert insights, and powerful personal stories, Michelle creates a space where ...

Travel, art, and the slow beauty of living intentionally. Artist Lily Mae on slow travel, watercolor, and paying real attention to the places you go — staying longer than you should, seeing past the version you were sold, and what it all does to your creative work. A twelve-episode first season. No highlight reels, no hidden-gem hunting. Just paying attention.

Pull up a chair for global conversations that shape a better world. Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast with Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough explores the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals through real stories and real solutions. New episodes every first Monday.

Driven by a desire to break free from his mediocre, middle-class existence and escape the Belfast (IRA) “Troubles” of the 70’s, Chris Donaldson strikes out on his café racing Moto Guzzi on a cross-country roadtrip of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stops the planned motorcycle trip to Australia, he switches gears and begins a 33-country, 50,000-mile odyssey across Europe, Asia, and the Americas including 10,000 miles on an ocean-going racing yacht.

Danny Wallace was bored. Just to see what would happen, he placed a whimsical ad in a local London paper. It said, simply, 'Join Me'. Within a month, he was receiving letters and emails from teachers, mechanics, sales reps, vicars, schoolchildren and pensioners - all pledging allegiance to his cause. But no one knew what his cause was.

'Glorious . . . anecdote and information accumulate with marvellous abundance and a passionate sense of the fascination of jewels . . . a wonderfully generous gift' - John de Falbe, Spectator In this scintillating audiobook, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for...

A transcendent, lyrical meditation on life in the American West “Wyoming has found its Whitman.” —Annie Dillard Poet and filmmaker Gretel Ehrlich went to Wyoming in 1975 to make the first in a series of documentaries when her partner died. Ehrlich stayed on and found she couldn’t leave...

A life worth living is lived at the edges where it is wild. At the beginning of his memoir Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map, Rick Ridgeway tells us that if you add up all his many expeditions, he’s spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents: “And most of that in...

Brought to you by Penguin. Never was the sadness of the end of an affair so poignantly expressed than in Flanders and Swann's elegy The Slow Train: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6OHD2uCpfU This audiobook will take the reader on the slow train to another era when travel meant more than hurrying...

Bloomsbury presents Fearless written and read by Louise Minchin. WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024 SELECTED FOR THE BBC AND READING AGENCY'S BIG SPORTING READ 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – WOMEN'S SPORT WRITING AWARD A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR...