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This audiobook resonates with timeless themes of hard work, community, and the cycles of life, reminding us of the enduring values found in agriculture and the natural world. As listeners immerse themselves in these delightful narratives, they will find a refreshing perspective on the importance of nurturing our surroundings and appreciating the stories that emerge from them.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73577605</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:57:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73577605/plow_stories_clara_dillingham_pierson.mp3" length="85586324" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Martin A. S. Hume</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Plow Stories" by Clara Dillingham Pierson invites listeners into a charming collection of tales that celebrate the simplicity and beauty of rural life. 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As listeners immerse themselves in these delightful narratives, they will find a refreshing perspective on the importance of nurturing our surroundings and appreciating the stories that emerge from them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dbe01845b20562b1c9c38f6a231ec41a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Volume 2-Songling Pu</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strange-stories-from-a-chinese-studio-volume-2-songling-pu--73525677</link><description><![CDATA["Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Volume 2-Songling Pu" presents a captivating collection of tales that delve into the mysterious and supernatural aspects of Chinese folklore. 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