Embark on a captivating journey into the maritime lives of Jane Austen's sailor brothers, as this podcast unveils the rich tapestry of naval history interwoven with literary legacy. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that immerses listeners in the adventures and challenges faced by Francis and Charles Austen, whose experiences at sea profoundly influenced their sister's timeless works. Delve into the vibrant naval world of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, exploring themes of bravery, familial bonds, and the impact of warfare on society. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the connections between the Austen family and the broader historical context of their time. Discover how the rigors of naval life and distant voyages found their way into the pages of Austen's novels, enriching her storytelling with authentic detail and depth. With every episode, you'll uncover a new book that broadens your appreciation for literature and history alike.
Episodes
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America of the Fifties Letters of Fredrika Bremer-Fredrika Bremer8 hr 32 min 54 sec
Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air-Joseph Priestley8 hr 5 min 20 sec
Bacteria in Daily Life-Grace Coleridge Frankland4 hr 46 min 12 sec
Letters to a Daughter-Hubert Bland3 hr 40 min 8 sec
Anti-Dictator The Discours sur la servitude voluntaire-Étienne de La Boétie2 hr 8 min 27 sec
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return-Artemus Ward2 hr 7 min 25 sec
Eyes and No Eyes and Other Stories-John Aikin, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Jane Marcet, Jane Taylor1 hr 20 min 56 sec
My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard-Elizabeth Cooper5 hr 2 min 19 sec
Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers-John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown7 hr 16 min 53 sec
Soren Kierkegaard, Various Readings-Various4 hr 27 min 42 sec
In Defense of Harriet Shelley-Mark Twain1 hr 43 min 38 sec
Mark Twain's Travel Letters from 1891-92-Mark Twain3 hr 39 min 1 sec
Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer6 hr 17 min 6 sec
Other People's Lives-Rosa Nouchette Carey8 hr 58 min 17 sec
Romance of Polar Exploration-G. Firth Scott8 hr 37 min 12 sec
Letters of Travel-Rudyard Kipling7 hr 45 min 1 sec
Woman and War-Olive Schreiner51 min 53 sec
19 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown21 min 15 sec
18 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown22 min 16 sec
17 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown24 min 11 sec
16 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown24 min 5 sec
15 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown22 min 4 sec
14 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown24 min 42 sec
13 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown24 min 56 sec
12 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown26 min 28 sec
11 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown26 min 5 sec
10 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown26 min 37 sec
09 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown28 min 50 sec
08 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown24 min 11 sec
07 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown26 min 20 sec
06 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown32 min 31 sec
05 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown21 min 18 sec
04 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown18 min 52 sec
03 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown18 min 38 sec
02 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown20 min
01 - Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown3 min 44 sec
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