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Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

著者： John Dickinson
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Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of colonial thought and agrarian life with "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania," a podcast that delves into the pivotal essays that shaped a nation’s consciousness. Each episode brings forth a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of writings that echo the sentiments of resistance, community, and the struggle for independence. As you listen, you'll explore the intricate relationship between the land, its stewards, and the burgeoning ideals of liberty that stirred the hearts of colonists. This is not a single narrative, but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the voices of those who lived through a transformative era. Join us on this journey through history and literature, and discover a new book with every episode, revealing the enduring legacy of those who dared to speak out against injustice.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs アート 世界 政治・政府 政治学 文学史・文学批評
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  • Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania - John Dickinson

    Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania - John Dickinson
    2026/09/05
    "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" by John Dickinson is a pivotal collection of essays that played a crucial role in galvanizing the American colonies against the oppressive Townshend Acts in the late 1760s. Written under the pseudonym "A Farmer," Dickinson's twelve letters articulate the grievances and aspirations of the colonists, addressing the urgent need for unity and resistance against unjust taxation. The themes of civic responsibility, the importance of dialogue in governance, and the fight for rights resonate powerfully today, reminding listeners of the enduring struggle for justice and representation. As relevant now as it was then, Dickinson's work serves as a timeless reflection on the power of the written word to inspire collective action and the necessity of standing up against tyranny. This audiobook invites listeners to engage with the foundational ideas that shaped a nation and continue to echo in contemporary discussions about freedom and governance.
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    3 時間 26 分
  • Canyons of the Colorado - John Wesley Powell

    Canyons of the Colorado - John Wesley Powell
    2026/08/30
    John Wesley Powell was a pioneer American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist in the 19th Century. In 1869 he set out to explore the Colorado and the Grand Canyon. He gathered nine men, four boats and food for ten months and set out from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Passing through dangerous rapids, the group passed down the Green River to its confluence with the Colorado River (then also known as the Grand River upriver from the junction), near present-day Moab, Utah.The expedition's route traveled through the Utah canyons of the Colorado River, which Powell described in his published diary as having …wonderful features—carved walls, royal arches, glens, alcove gulches, mounds and monuments. From which of these features shall we select a name? We decide to call it Glen Canyon. (Ironically, now almost completely submerged by Lake Powell, behind the Glen Canyon Dam.)One man (Goodman) quit after the first month and another three (Dunn and the Howland brothers) left at Separation Rapid in the third, only two days before the group reached the mouth of the Virgin River on August 30 after traversing almost 1,500 km. The three who left the group late in the trip were later killed—probably by Indians.Powell retraced the route in 1871-1872 with another expedition, producing photographs, an accurate map, and various papers, including ethnographic reports of the area's Native Americans and a monograph on their languages. --adapted from Wikipedia
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    8 時間 8 分
  • Card Trick - John Berryman

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    2026/08/29
    The Psi Lodge had their ways and means of applying pressure, when pressure was needed. But the peculiar talent this fellow showed was one that even they'd never heard of...! - Summary by John Berryman
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