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In Kent with Charles Dickens

In Kent with Charles Dickens

Embark on a literary journey through the enchanting landscapes of Kent, where the essence of Charles Dickens permeates every corner. This podcast invites you to explore the rich tapestry of stories inspired by Dickens' life and his vivid characters, all set against the backdrop of Kent's charming villages and historic sites. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the themes of social justice, human connection, and the struggles of everyday life, echoing Dickens' timeless relevance. With a blend of travelogue and storytelling, listeners will uncover the local legends and historical events that shaped the region, including the dramatic echoes of the Battle of Bossenden Wood. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations, providing a fresh perspective on the literary genius and the world around him. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the spirit of Kent as seen through Dickens' eyes.

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Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers-John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown 7 hr 16 min 53 sec
Notes on The Broads and Rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk-Harry Brittain 5 hr 3 min 45 sec
Dog-Watches At Sea-Stanton Henry King 7 hr 35 min 35 sec
Life of Charlemagne-Thomas Hodgkin 8 hr 18 min 59 sec
Prelude-William Wordsworth 7 hr 55 min 39 sec
Story of My Boyhood and Youth-John Muir 5 hr 25 min 42 sec
Strange Stories From a Chinese Studio (selections from Volume 1)-Songling Pu 5 hr 28 min 14 sec
American Notes-Rudyard Kipling 2 hr 47 min 39 sec
Enchanted Forest-William Bowen 4 hr 12 min 47 sec
In The Footprints Of The Padres-Charles Warren Stoddard 7 hr 31 min 30 sec
Autobiography of a Newspaper Girl-Elizabeth L. Banks 9 hr 25 min 11 sec
History of a Six Weeks' Tour-Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 2 hr 19 min 13 sec
Kokoro Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life-Lafcadio Hearn 7 hr 57 min 17 sec
Fables of Pilpay-Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ 6 hr 46 min 33 sec
Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story of the Magic Cloak-L. Frank Baum 4 hr 24 min 35 sec
Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest'-Roy Chapman Andrews 7 hr 53 min 34 sec
Aesop's Fables A New Revised Edition-Aesop 3 hr 27 min 33 sec
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05 - In Kent with Charles Dickens by Thomas Frost 29 min 8 sec
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01 - In Kent with Charles Dickens by Thomas Frost 22 min 27 sec

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