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Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor

Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor

Explore the remarkable journey of John Jacob Astor, a pioneer whose ventures shaped the American landscape and beyond. This podcast invites you to immerse yourself in tales of exploration, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity that characterized Astor's life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into themes of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the transformative power of vision, reflecting Astor's impact on commerce and settlement across the continent. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the spirit of adventure and the complexities of ambition. As you listen, you’ll uncover the intricacies of Astor's legacy and the historical context that influenced his path. Join us in discovering a new book with every episode, and let the adventures of the original John Jacob Astor inspire your own journey through history.

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Catharine de Bora; or, Social and Domestic Scenes in the Life of Luther-John G. Morris 2 hr 53 min 11 sec
Dr. Benjamin Rush, A Memorial-Dr. Benjamin Rush 8 hr 56 min 4 sec
Child's Book of American Biography-Mary Stoyell Stimpson 4 hr 42 min 38 sec
Making of an American-Jacob A. Riis 9 hr 59 min 9 sec
Recollections of Abraham Lincoln 1847-1865-Ward Hill Lamon 8 hr 21 min 18 sec
Prelude-William Wordsworth 7 hr 55 min 39 sec
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Version 2)-Benjamin Franklin 7 hr 17 min 8 sec
Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead-John L. Ransom 8 hr 32 min 51 sec
Story of Abraham Lincoln-Mary Agnes Hamilton 2 hr 36 min 30 sec
Theodore Roosevelt; An Address Delivered Before The Congress Of The United States-Henry Cabot Lodge 1 hr 22 min 31 sec
Buffalo Bill from Prairie to Palace-John M. Burke 7 hr 13 min 47 sec
Life of Buddha-A. Ferdinand Hérold 6 hr 15 min 30 sec
Two Years in the Forbidden City-Der Ling Yu 9 hr 35 min 30 sec
Memoirs of a Revolutionist, Vol. 2-Peter Kropotkin 9 hr 9 min 43 sec
Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 4-Giorgio Vasari 9 hr 39 min 40 sec
George Frideric Handel-Herbert Francis Peyser 1 hr 49 min
Narrative of Sojourner Truth (version 2)-Olive Gilbert, Sojourner Truth 3 hr 58 min 23 sec
33 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 11 min 17 sec
32 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 13 min 56 sec
31 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 18 min 17 sec
30 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 14 min 32 sec
29 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 12 min 16 sec
28 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 9 min 54 sec
27 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 11 min 17 sec
26 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 16 min 20 sec
25 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 12 min 27 sec
24 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 31 min 8 sec
23 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 18 min 32 sec
22 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 32 min 19 sec
21 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 24 min 20 sec
20 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 14 min 1 sec
19 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 12 min 21 sec
18 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 13 min 3 sec
17 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 11 min 7 sec
16 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 19 min 16 sec
15 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 16 min 24 sec
14 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 11 min 31 sec
13 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 9 min 22 sec
12 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 9 min 41 sec
11 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 8 min 9 sec
10 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 11 min 14 sec
09 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 10 min 54 sec
08 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 14 min 39 sec
07 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 7 min 32 sec
06 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 12 min 21 sec
05 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 8 min 52 sec
04 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 7 min 34 sec
03 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 11 min
02 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 8 min 7 sec
01 - Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor by Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard 7 min 19 sec

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