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Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. 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In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70467896</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:39:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70467896/eastbywest2_01_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="11743229" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. Lucy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1457</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>005 - Temples and Worshippers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-temples-and-worshippers--70467946</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. 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This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1184</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - The New Empire in the West</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-the-new-empire-in-the-west--70467973</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. 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This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>008 - In the Tropics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-in-the-tropics--70468007</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468007</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468007/eastbywest2_07_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="9977983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. 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Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468024</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468024/eastbywest2_09_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="14273977" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - The Liverpool of India</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-the-liverpool-of-india--70468025</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. 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This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>654</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - Burying and Giving in Marriage</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-burying-and-giving-in-marriage--70468026</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468026</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468026/eastbywest2_11_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="12763469" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1596</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - The Holy City</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-holy-city--70468027</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468027</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468027/eastbywest2_12_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="9221900" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. Lucy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1153</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - Bathing in the Ganges</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-bathing-in-the-ganges--70468028</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468028</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468028/eastbywest2_13_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="13803552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1726</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - The Residency at Lucknow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-the-residency-at-lucknow--70468029</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468029</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468029/eastbywest2_14_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="15337261" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. Lucy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1918</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - Christmas at Cawnpore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-christmas-at-cawnpore--70468030</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468030</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468030/eastbywest2_15_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="6575585" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d13a59b3-30cf-4a9e-9650-b743fdc85540/d13a59b3-30cf-4a9e-9650-b743fdc85540.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d13a59b3-30cf-4a9e-9650-b743fdc85540/d13a59b3-30cf-4a9e-9650-b743fdc85540.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d13a59b3-30cf-4a9e-9650-b743fdc85540/d13a59b3-30cf-4a9e-9650-b743fdc85540.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>822</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - The Capital of the Great Mogul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-the-capital-of-the-great-mogul--70468031</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468031</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468031/eastbywest2_16_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="9225862" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e18767d-8a5b-4975-bf23-dbf24a57d8ed/9e18767d-8a5b-4975-bf23-dbf24a57d8ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e18767d-8a5b-4975-bf23-dbf24a57d8ed/9e18767d-8a5b-4975-bf23-dbf24a57d8ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e18767d-8a5b-4975-bf23-dbf24a57d8ed/9e18767d-8a5b-4975-bf23-dbf24a57d8ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1154</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - 'The Wonder of India'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-the-wonder-of-india--70468032</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468032</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468032/eastbywest2_17_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="12090354" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5c74716-2a2f-4a19-be57-85a8d4651d29/c5c74716-2a2f-4a19-be57-85a8d4651d29.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5c74716-2a2f-4a19-be57-85a8d4651d29/c5c74716-2a2f-4a19-be57-85a8d4651d29.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5c74716-2a2f-4a19-be57-85a8d4651d29/c5c74716-2a2f-4a19-be57-85a8d4651d29.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1512</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - Delhi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-delhi--70468034</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1078</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - An Elephant Ride</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-an-elephant-ride--70468035</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468035</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468035/eastbywest2_19_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="10296657" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49370114-3ea2-488a-a23d-e7682b245d5e/49370114-3ea2-488a-a23d-e7682b245d5e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49370114-3ea2-488a-a23d-e7682b245d5e/49370114-3ea2-488a-a23d-e7682b245d5e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49370114-3ea2-488a-a23d-e7682b245d5e/49370114-3ea2-488a-a23d-e7682b245d5e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1287</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - Out of the Hurly-burly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-out-of-the-hurly-burly--70468036</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468036</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468036/eastbywest2_20_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="9214363" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6378e234-717d-486a-a78b-e12a8828ea44/6378e234-717d-486a-a78b-e12a8828ea44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6378e234-717d-486a-a78b-e12a8828ea44/6378e234-717d-486a-a78b-e12a8828ea44.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6378e234-717d-486a-a78b-e12a8828ea44/6378e234-717d-486a-a78b-e12a8828ea44.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1152</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - Something New about India</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-something-new-about-india--70468037</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468037</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468037/eastbywest2_21_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="5618248" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/215059c0-996b-479d-b098-b5978b0740bf/215059c0-996b-479d-b098-b5978b0740bf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/215059c0-996b-479d-b098-b5978b0740bf/215059c0-996b-479d-b098-b5978b0740bf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/215059c0-996b-479d-b098-b5978b0740bf/215059c0-996b-479d-b098-b5978b0740bf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>703</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - A British Outpost</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-a-british-outpost--70468038</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468038</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468038/eastbywest2_22_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="5368729" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a814a1f3-e946-4fda-a25a-6f6af5717836/a814a1f3-e946-4fda-a25a-6f6af5717836.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a814a1f3-e946-4fda-a25a-6f6af5717836/a814a1f3-e946-4fda-a25a-6f6af5717836.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a814a1f3-e946-4fda-a25a-6f6af5717836/a814a1f3-e946-4fda-a25a-6f6af5717836.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,america,asia,culture,exploration,history,humor,journalism,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1578f070e0e2048717928cb96ec6adb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - Through the Suez Canal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-through-the-suez-canal--70468039</link><description><![CDATA[Join British journalist Henry Lucy on an extraordinary journey in East by West A Journey in the Recess. This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468039</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468039/eastbywest2_23_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="7293005" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa466bc0-2073-47cb-a08f-22392742a40b/fa466bc0-2073-47cb-a08f-22392742a40b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa466bc0-2073-47cb-a08f-22392742a40b/fa466bc0-2073-47cb-a08f-22392742a40b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa466bc0-2073-47cb-a08f-22392742a40b/fa466bc0-2073-47cb-a08f-22392742a40b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. 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This captivating account chronicles his travels across America and into the Far East in 1883, a time that follows significant events like the American Civil War and the Indian Mutiny. Renowned for his sharp wit as “Toby M.P.” in Punch magazine, Lucys insightful observations and humorous narratives bring a vibrant context to his experiences. In this second volume, delve into his adventures in Japan, India, and other regions of Southeast Asia, as he makes his way home via Aden and the Suez Canal. Notably, Chapter 6 features two versions to accommodate listeners the unabridged original and an alternative edition with the lengthy statistical tables removed for a smoother listening experience. Experience history through the eyes of one of the eras most influential journalists.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70468040</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:41:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70468040/eastbywest2_24_lucy_64kb.mp3" length="11157252" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7c20ca63-0f34-41ad-8adc-b8491d4950bb/7c20ca63-0f34-41ad-8adc-b8491d4950bb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7c20ca63-0f34-41ad-8adc-b8491d4950bb/7c20ca63-0f34-41ad-8adc-b8491d4950bb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7c20ca63-0f34-41ad-8adc-b8491d4950bb/7c20ca63-0f34-41ad-8adc-b8491d4950bb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sir Henry W. 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