https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/china-and-the-chinese--6891811enHistoryCopyright Assorted Non Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cefcb5ccecede7e60b69f97313f2819f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/china-and-the-chinese--6891811Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:18:54 +0000Herbert Allen GilesAssorted Non Fictionspreaker30@podcastlibrary.orgHerbert Allen Giles (1845-1935) devoted years to diplomacy in China and became Cambridge University’s second professor of Chinese in 1897. His remarkable body of work spans the Chinese language, literature, history, and philosophy. This captivating...falsebc2d67d9-6b6c-564a-adc2-ebc98ea832caepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/story-of-geographical-discovery-how-the-world-became-known-joseph-jacobs--74166622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74166622Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:21 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known" by Joseph Jacobs delves into the remarkable journey of human exploration and the gradual unveiling of the world around us. This audiobook captures the essence of geographical discovery,...17470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/untrodden-peaks-and-unfrequented-valleys-amelia-ann-blanford-edwards--74112954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74112954Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:59 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented Valleys" by Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards invites listeners into a world of exploration and discovery, capturing the spirit of adventure in uncharted territories. This enduring narrative resonates with themes of...30681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/things-seen-in-venice-laura-marie-ragg-lonsdale-ragg--74068762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74068762Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:36 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Things Seen in Venice" by Laura Marie Ragg and Lonsdale Ragg invites listeners to explore the enchanting city of Venice through a unique lens. This evocative work captures the essence of the city's beauty, culture, and atmosphere, providing a vivid...10222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-geographic-magazine-vol-07-12-december-1896-national-geographic-society--74018225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74018225Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:02 +0000Herbert Allen GilesNational Geographic Magazine Vol. 07, published in December 1896 by the National Geographic Society, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world as it was over a century ago. This volume captures the essence of exploration and discovery, highlighting...5749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-travels-a-family-story-maria-hackett--73966346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73966346Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"My Travels, A Family Story" by Maria Hackett invites listeners on a poignant journey through personal experiences and reflections that shape a family's narrative. This audiobook captures the essence of travel as a means of connection, understanding,...4298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/footnote-to-history-eight-years-of-trouble-in-samoa-robert-louis-stevenson--73913502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73913502Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:58 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson offers a vivid exploration of the political turmoil and cultural clashes that marked the Samoan islands during a tumultuous period. Stevenson's firsthand observations...25518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-philosophy-of-history-georg-wilhelm-friedrich-hegel--73810027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73810027Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Introduction to The Philosophy of History" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel delves into the intricate relationship between history and philosophy, exploring how human actions shape the unfolding of historical events. Hegel posits that history is a...16530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mountain-adventures-in-the-various-countries-of-the-world-john-timbs--73777597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73777597Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:31 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Mountain Adventures in the Various Countries of the World" by John Timbs invites listeners to embark on a journey through the diverse and awe-inspiring mountain landscapes found across the globe. 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The narrative, rich in observation and reflection, offers a unique perspective on the region, blending travelogue...29238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamakura-yone-noguchi--73701587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73701587Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:25 +0000Herbert Allen GilesKamakura-Yone Noguchi invites listeners into a profound exploration of themes that resonate deeply across time and culture. This work reflects on the intricacies of identity and the human experience, touching on the enduring connections between...6894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tenting-to-night-a-chronicle-of-sport-and-adventure-in-glacier-park-and-the-cascade-mountains-mary-roberts-rinehart--73681008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73681008Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:34 +0000Herbert Allen Giles"Tenting To-Night" by Mary Roberts Rinehart invites listeners into the exhilarating world of sport and adventure set against the breathtaking backdrop of Glacier Park and the Cascade Mountains. 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