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  • Life and Death of King John-William Shakespeare

    Life and Death of King John-William Shakespeare
    2026/08/24
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    2 時間 29 分
  • Byzantine Empire-Charles William Chadwick Oman

    Byzantine Empire-Charles William Chadwick Oman
    2026/08/23
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    9 時間 19 分
  • History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 22)-Thomas Babington Macaulay

    History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 22)-Thomas Babington Macaulay
    2026/08/22
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    3 時間 32 分
  • Homeward Songs by the Way-George William Russell

    Homeward Songs by the Way-George William Russell
    2026/08/21
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    1 時間
  • Pagan Papers-Kenneth Grahame

    Pagan Papers-Kenneth Grahame
    2026/08/20
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    2 時間 29 分
  • Bible (Fenton) NT 03, 05 Holy Bible in Modern English, The Luke, Acts-Ferrar Fenton Bible

    Bible (Fenton) NT 03, 05 Holy Bible in Modern English, The Luke, Acts-Ferrar Fenton Bible
    2026/08/19
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    5 時間 11 分
  • First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660-Samuel Rawson Gardiner

    First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660-Samuel Rawson Gardiner
    2026/08/18
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    7 時間 37 分
  • Not That it Matters (Version 2)-A. A. Milne

    Not That it Matters (Version 2)-A. A. Milne
    2026/08/17
    Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a manuscript left by Knickerbocker if the unpaid bill wasnt settled. As he writes in “The Author’s Apology,” his goal was not just to document history, but to weave the vibrant traditions of New York into an engaging narrative, showcasing its local quirks and customs, and infusing the familiar with a touch of the fantastical. Join us as we delve into this delightful blend of history and humor.
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    6 時間 8 分