https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fame-and-fortune-weekly-no-12-a-diamond-in-the-rough--6974353enBooksCopyright Action and Adventure Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/955f9ba57723df1b169438039304b472.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fame-and-fortune-weekly-no-12-a-diamond-in-the-rough--6974353Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:40:29 +0000Frank TouseyAction and Adventure Genrespreaker35@podcastlibrary.orgFred King is a young man who has been working in the coal industry for years, but it hasn't soiled his positive, helpful attitude nor his ambitious spirit to succeed. He shows courage whether he or another is in peril, and uses his strength in defense...false9accd7aa-b1ff-58ce-9a52-7bf0cefae86aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-back-of-the-north-wind-george-macdonald--74438781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74438781Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:11 +0000Frank TouseyAt the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald is a timeless tale that explores themes of adventure, wonder, and the interplay between reality and fantasy. The story invites listeners to journey into a world where the mystical North Wind carries...32242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quest-of-the-golden-pearl-john-robert-hutchinson--74380822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74380822Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:34 +0000Frank Tousey"Quest of the Golden Pearl" by John Robert Hutchinson invites listeners on an exhilarating journey filled with adventure and discovery. This captivating tale explores timeless themes of ambition and the pursuit of treasure, making it a compelling...23182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pee-wee-harris-adrift-percy-keese-fitzhugh--74304006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74304006Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:14 +0000Frank Tousey"Pee-Wee Harris Adrift" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh captures the adventurous spirit of youth as it follows the escapades of Pee-Wee Harris, a character who embodies curiosity and resilience. This timeless tale invites listeners to explore themes of...14372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sky-island-l-frank-baum--74195187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74195187Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:01 +0000Frank TouseySky Island by L. Frank Baum invites listeners into a whimsical world filled with adventure and imagination. This enchanting tale explores themes of exploration and the pursuit of dreams, making it a timeless classic that resonates with the human...20466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-dashaway-and-his-hydroplane-weldon-cobb--74128559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74128559Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000Frank TouseyExperience the thrilling adventures of "Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane" by Weldon Cobb, a captivating tale that takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the skies. This classic story showcases the indomitable spirit of a young aviator...16580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outdoor-girls-at-rainbow-lake-laura-lee-hope--74083343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74083343Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:18 +0000Frank Tousey"Outdoor Girls at Rainbow Lake" by Laura Lee Hope invites listeners to immerse themselves in the adventures of a spirited group of girls who find joy and camaraderie in the great outdoors. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Rainbow Lake, this...17748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-princess-robert-barr--74027219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74027219Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:04:33 +0000Frank Tousey"Chicago Princess" by Robert Barr is a captivating tale that delves into the complexities of ambition and the pursuit of success in a bustling urban landscape. As the story unfolds, it explores the challenges faced by those striving for recognition...26578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pleasant-jim-max-brand--73972841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73972841Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000Frank TouseyPleasant Jim by Max Brand is a captivating tale that explores the journey of a character navigating through life's challenges with resilience and hope. This story resonates with timeless themes of perseverance and the pursuit of happiness, reminding...26964falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-strong-the-boy-wizard-or-the-mysteries-of-magic-exposed-vance-barnum--73915438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73915438Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:12 +0000Frank Tousey"Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard; or, The Mysteries of Magic Exposed" by Vance Barnum invites listeners into a captivating world where magic and mystery intertwine. This tale follows the adventures of young Joe Strong, a boy with extraordinary magical...20582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boy-scouts-down-in-dixie-st-george-henry-rathborne--73856762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73856762Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000Frank Tousey"Boy Scouts Down in Dixie" by St. George Henry Rathborne invites listeners into the adventurous world of young scouts navigating life in the South. 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This gripping tale captures the essence of daring escapades and the...8528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dorothy-dale-s-great-secret-margaret-penrose--73582061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73582061Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0000Frank Tousey"Dorothy Dale's Great Secret" by Margaret Penrose invites listeners into a world of youthful adventure and the pursuit of hidden truths. As Dorothy navigates through her own challenges, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the...17194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giraffe-hunters-thomas-mayne-reid--73548537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73548537Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:44:29 +0000Frank TouseyGiraffe Hunters by Thomas Mayne Reid takes listeners on an adventurous journey into the wild, exploring the challenges and thrills of hunting giraffes in their natural habitat. 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