Wild Flowers Worth Knowing, by Neltje Blanchan, Part 2
Let's sink into the fields of sleep with more from this lovely and informative book on the varied beauty of wildflowers. A few may smell of corpses, but they're no less wonders of nature! Help us st...
22 Elo 202250min
The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 1
Let's relax with a much-requested book and drift off as Mr. Smith defines the division of labor, details the connections of commerce, and takes a swipe at the lie of meritocracy. Economical! Help us...
15 Elo 202253min
The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck, Part 1, REMASTERED
Let's rewind to 2020 with a remastered version of this marvelous travelogue from an equally marvelous woman. Experience all the dreamy wonders of South America for a mere $1,000. Or more if you're fan...
8 Elo 202251min
Cottages, or HInts on Economical Building, Part 1
For our 200th episode, let's get cozy and relax with advice on planning the perfect cottage. Which apparently includes a library, billiard room, and nursery. Sleepy simplicity! Help us stay 100% lis...
1 Elo 202249min
The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 8 - Cookery
Let's return to a sleepy favorite and relax with Mrs. Beeton's thoughts on a cook's duties, French vocabulary, and asparagus. Also, we learn to make Bread Soup. Yay? Help us stay 100% listener-suppo...
25 Heinä 202255min
Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 6
Let's celebrate the JWST with more from one of my favorite sleepy books. We hear about Jupiter's moons, dissect Saturn's rings, and consider whether the Moon could harbor life. Dreamy! Help us stay ...
18 Heinä 202248min
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, Part 2
Let's continue with our revolutionary relaxation courtesy of Thomas Paine, who has even more thoughts on breaking up with Britain and replacement systems for the republic. Yawn! Help us stay 100% li...
11 Heinä 202256min
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, Part 1
Let's relax and sleep with this treatise on human rights and the failure of monarchical systems to reflect or ensure them. Plus, a lot of chatter that ties kings to…original sin? Whew! Help us stay ...
4 Heinä 202254min
