https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tin-horns-and-calico--6891862enHistoryCopyright Assorted Non Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05050e1f0ded255be59bff3ecb9fed2a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tin-horns-and-calico--6891862Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:01 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanAssorted Non Fictionspreaker30@podcastlibrary.orgStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...false029978be-e94c-570c-9667-4d1add44f91aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-the-ballads-told-to-the-children-mary-esther-miller-macgregor--74452709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74452709Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:09 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor brings to life the timeless tales found within traditional ballads, making them accessible and engaging for young listeners. This collection captures the essence of...7242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-the-united-states-vol-vi-charles-austin-beard-mary-ritter-beard--74409306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74409306Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:48 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"History of the United States, Vol. VI" by Charles Austin Beard and Mary Ritter Beard delves into the complexities of American history, exploring the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the nation. This volume continues the Beard's...16621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedo-plato-platon--74331538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74331538Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:11 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Phaedo" by Plato presents a profound dialogue exploring the nature of the soul and the afterlife, as Socrates faces his final moments before execution. This philosophical work delves into themes of immortality, the pursuit of truth, and the essence...11038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-egypt-chaldea-syria-babylonia-and-assyria-vol-1-gaston-maspero--74282499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74282499Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:56 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanDiscover the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations in "History Of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Vol. 1" by Gaston Maspero. This compelling work delves into the intricate histories and cultures of some of the world's earliest...26192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imperialism-and-world-politics-part-3-of-4-parker-thomas-moon--74169841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74169841Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This exploration of power, dominance, and the relationships between nations offers...23862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-history-volume-2-the-exodus-and-the-wanderings-in-the-wilderness-alfred-edersheim--74115177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74115177Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanBible History Volume 2 delves into the profound narrative of the Exodus and the subsequent wanderings in the wilderness, as chronicled by Alfred Edersheim. This volume explores the pivotal moments of liberation and the challenges faced by the...28640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/story-of-my-boyhood-and-youth-john-muir--74071418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74071418Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:41 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Story of My Boyhood and Youth" by John Muir is a captivating memoir that chronicles the author's early years, reflecting on his formative experiences in nature. Muir's deep connection to the wilderness and his exploration of the natural world shaped...19542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prester-john-john-buchan--74020850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74020850Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:01 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Prester John" by John Buchan invites listeners on a captivating journey through the legendary tales of a mythical Christian king who ruled over a vast and mysterious empire. This classic adventure explores themes of faith, exploration, and the...27904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-epochs-in-american-history-volume-iii-francis-whiting-halsey--73969171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73969171Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:26 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Great Epochs in American History, Volume III" by Francis Whiting Halsey delves into pivotal moments that have shaped the United States, offering a rich exploration of the nation's historical landscape. This volume provides listeners with a deeper...22537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/milton-s-minor-poems-john-milton--73916727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73916727Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:05 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Milton's Minor Poems" showcases the lyrical brilliance of John Milton, offering a collection of his shorter works that reflect his profound exploration of themes such as faith, beauty, and the human condition. These poems, though lesser-known than...14188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronicles-of-canada-volume-13-the-united-empire-loyalists-a-chronicle-of-the-great-migration-w-stewart-wallace--73813052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73813052Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:42 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Chronicles of Canada Volume 13" by W. Stewart Wallace delves into the significant narrative of the United Empire Loyalists and their great migration. This exploration highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by those who remained loyal to the...11967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-against-thebes-aeschylus--73780526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73780526Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:37 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of fate, conflict, and the struggle for power within the context of a family tragedy. This ancient Greek drama delves into the themes of loyalty and the consequences of ambition, as it...4205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-days-of-old-oregon-katharine-berry-judson--73748976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73748976Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:33 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Early Days Of Old Oregon" by Katharine Berry Judson transports listeners to the formative years of the Oregon territory, capturing the spirit and resilience of its early settlers. This compelling narrative highlights the challenges and triumphs faced...24545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/story-of-my-boyhood-and-youth-john-muir--73723761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73723761Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Story of My Boyhood and Youth" by John Muir offers a vivid glimpse into the formative years of one of America's most beloved naturalists. Through his reflections, Muir captures the essence of childhood exploration and the deep connection to nature...19542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-rome-from-the-foundation-of-the-city-to-its-destruction-by-the-gauls-wilhelm-ihne--73703360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73703360Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:36 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Early Rome, from the Foundation of the City to its Destruction by the Gauls" by Wilhelm Ihne offers a compelling exploration of the origins and early struggles of Rome, tracing its journey from a fledgling settlement to a powerful entity facing...24589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-discoveries-at-jamestown-john-l-cotter-j-paul-hudson--73682716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73682716Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:42 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"New Discoveries at Jamestown" by John L. Cotter and J. Paul Hudson delves into the archaeological revelations surrounding one of America's earliest settlements. This work uncovers the rich history and complexities of Jamestown, shedding light on the...7650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-the-ballads-told-to-the-children-mary-esther-miller-macgregor--73660134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73660134Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor brings to life the rich tapestry of traditional ballads, presenting them in a way that captivates young listeners. This collection offers a delightful exploration of...7242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-journey-to-sinai-agnes-von-blomberg-bensly--73639518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73639518Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:32 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanOur Journey to Sinai by Agnes von Blomberg Bensly invites listeners to embark on a profound exploration of faith and spiritual discovery. This captivating narrative delves into the author's transformative journey, highlighting the enduring quest for...16921falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-the-united-states-vol-iii-charles-austin-beard-mary-ritter-beard--73602618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73602618Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:50 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"History of the United States, Vol. III" by Charles Austin Beard and Mary Ritter Beard offers a comprehensive exploration of the United States' past, delving into the political, economic, and social developments that have shaped the nation. This...12324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/footnote-to-history-eight-years-of-trouble-in-samoa-robert-louis-stevenson--73570654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73570654Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:57:22 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Samoan Islands during the late 19th century, highlighting the political strife and foreign interventions that shaped its...25518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73536313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73536313Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:04:56 +0000Henry Esmond Christman"Satires" by Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis offers a sharp critique of Roman society through its witty and incisive commentary on human nature and social issues. Iuvenalis tackles themes of corruption, hypocrisy, and the moral decay of his contemporaries,...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-songs-and-ballads--70279400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279400Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:36 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...249119thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-deep-in-the-land--70279399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279399Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:32 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...234319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-end-of-manor-aristocracy--70279398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279398Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:27 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...248419thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-the-prisoners-they-come--70279397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279397Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:22 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...157419thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-the-goose-is-plucked--70279395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279395Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:19 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...275519thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-november-ides--70279394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279394Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:14 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...295919thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-delhi-justice--70279392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279392Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:09 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...325119thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-packed-court--70279390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279390Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:37:03 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...250019thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-brimful-of-wrath-and-cabbage--70279389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279389Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:59 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...95319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-lead-penetrates-steele--70279388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279388Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:57 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...335019thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-for-the-land-is-mine--70279385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279385Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:50 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...141319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-in-the-good-cause--70279384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279384Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:45 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...255919thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-bastard-war--70279383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279383Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:40 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...240919thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-king-silas--70279382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279382Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:36 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...89519thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-law-and-order--70279381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279381Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:34 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...224319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-a-price-on-his-head--70279380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279380Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:30 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...218119thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-political-infiltration--70279378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279378Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:26 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...96319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-big-thunder--70279377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279377Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:24 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...291319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-storms-and-tempests--70279375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279375Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:19 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...117819thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-justice-for-sale--70279374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279374Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:16 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...92819thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-they-could-not-stand-idle--70279373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279373Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:13 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...203719thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-seward-takes-the-helderbergs--70279372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279372Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:09 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...283019thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-call-to-rebellion--70279370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279370Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:04 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...192319thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-a-landed-aristocracy--70279368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279368Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:01 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...223219thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-acknowledgements-and-introduction--70279367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279367Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:35:56 +0000Henry Esmond ChristmanStep back into the early 19th century, where the Hudson Valley of New York was ruled by formidable landowners known as patroons. These powerful figures, including the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons, and Schuylers, controlled vast estates that...89419thcentury,agriculture,democracy,freedom,history,landownership,newyork,protest,revolution,tenantsfalsefull