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While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. 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The story's enduring nature lies in its ability to capture the essence of what it means to be human, making it a compelling listen for anyone seeking to understand themselves and their place in the world. Discover the timeless wisdom within this audiobook that continues to speak to the heart of contemporary existence.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73692908</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73692908/tysons_may_sinclair.mp3" length="142347448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Tysons-May Sinclair" invites listeners into a profound exploration of human experience through the lens of its titular character. This work delves into themes of identity, connection, and the complexities of life that remain relevant today. 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The themes of connection, nostalgia, and the ever-changing nature of community resonate deeply, reminding us of the enduring allure of this iconic city. With its rich imagery and thoughtful reflections, this audiobook invites listeners to explore the heart of San Francisco, making it a timeless treasure worth revisiting.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73667240</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:52:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73667240/vignettes_of_san_francisco_almira_bailey.mp3" length="79583068" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Vignettes of San Francisco-Almira Bailey" captures the essence of the city through a series of evocative snapshots that highlight its unique character and vibrant culture. 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What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>386</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - Chapter XVII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-chapter-xvii--70193944</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193944</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193944/017_chapter_xvii.mp3" length="11534336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1442</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - Chapter XVI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-chapter-xvi--70193943</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193943</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193943/016_chapter_xvi.mp3" length="3763200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>471</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - Chapter XV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-chapter-xv--70193941</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193941</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193941/015_chapter_xv.mp3" length="8724992" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1091</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - Chapter XIV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-chapter-xiv--70193940</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193940</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193940/014_chapter_xiv.mp3" length="4462592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>558</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - Chapter XIII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-chapter-xiii--70193939</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193939</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193939/013_chapter_xiii.mp3" length="7547392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - Chapter XII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-chapter-xii--70193938</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193938</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193938/012_chapter_xii.mp3" length="5313024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>664</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - Chapter XI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-chapter-xi--70193936</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193936</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193936/011_chapter_xi.mp3" length="3990016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>499</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - Chapter X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-chapter-x--70193935</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193935</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193935/010_chapter_x.mp3" length="6651392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>832</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - Chapter IX</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-chapter-ix--70193934</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193934</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193934/009_chapter_ix.mp3" length="5743104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>718</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>008 - Chapter VIII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapter-viii--70193933</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193933</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193933/008_chapter_viii.mp3" length="5059584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>633</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>007 - Chapter VII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapter-vii--70193932</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193932</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193932/007_chapter_vii.mp3" length="5030400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>629</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Chapter VI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-vi--70193931</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193931</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193931/006_chapter_vi.mp3" length="6241792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>005 - Chapter V</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chapter-v--70193930</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193930</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193930/005_chapter_v.mp3" length="7519232" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>004 - Chapter IV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-chapter-iv--70193929</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193929</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193929/004_chapter_iv.mp3" length="9956864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1245</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>003 - Chapter III</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-chapter-iii--70193928</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193928</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193928/003_chapter_iii.mp3" length="6451712" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>807</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - Chapter II</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapter-ii--70193927</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193927</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193927/002_chapter_ii.mp3" length="3197952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>400</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>001 - Chapter I</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-chapter-i--70193926</link><description><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I received an account filled with vivid detail and heartfelt insight that reflects the writers deep affection for Toyner. What follows is a condensed version of that account, which I believe is worthy of sharing with the world. While I dont think novels should serve as theological treatises, I do believe that they can explore religious sentiments and opinions, ultimately fostering understanding between minds that often misinterpret each other. (From the Preface) One of the most remarkable novels of the year. -- New York Commercial Advertiser. Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193926</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70193926/001_chapter_i.mp3" length="10135040" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lily Dougall</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. After consulting with the schoolmaster in his town, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During my travels in Canada, particularly in the enchanting region north of Lake Ontario, I stumbled upon the fascinating life of Bartholomew Toyner, which inspired the following narrative. 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Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. -- Boston Globe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1267</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affection,canada,fiction,imagination,insight,life,novel,religion,society,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3a876dd27c17b7c289cdd92479e5080.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
