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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Robinson Crusoe (version 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robinson-crusoe-version-2--7062510</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_famil...</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_...</a>. (Summary by Mark F. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_famil...</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_...</a>. (Summary by Mark F. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18294</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/17bccafa9d46657751c197646be38489.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure-Thomas Guthrie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie--74594731</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74394424</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74394424/helping_himself_or_grant_thornton_s_ambition_version_2_horatio_alger_jr.mp3" length="149626240" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18685</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/17bccafa9d46657751c197646be38489.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sea Voyage-John Fletcher, Philip Massinger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sea-voyage-john-fletcher-philip-massinger--74345974</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73962788</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73962788/harper_s_young_people_vol_01_issue_40_august_3_1880_various.mp3" length="56027060" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29726</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/17bccafa9d46657751c197646be38489.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bible (ASV) NT 07 1 Corinthians-American Standard Version</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-asv-nt-07-1-corinthians-american-standard-version--73877696</link><description><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73793229</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:49:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73793229/poems_of_jonathan_swift_volume_one_jonathan_swift.mp3" length="269867851" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73763282</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:52:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73763282/inheritors_susan_glaspell.mp3" length="79286835" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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The insights gained from these discoveries resonate today as we continue to grapple with our shared history and its implications. Engaging with this audiobook offers a unique opportunity to connect with the foundational narratives of American history and understand the lessons they impart for contemporary society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73314466</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:34:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73314466/new_discoveries_at_jamestown_john_l_cotter_j_paul_hudson.mp3" length="61264035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"New Discoveries at Jamestown" by John L. Cotter and J. Paul Hudson delves into the archaeological findings at the historic site of Jamestown, shedding light on the early years of American colonization. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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Smith)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72193150</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72193150/robinson_crusoe_version_2_daniel_defoe_part_2.mp3" length="48531791" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb7545c2-3b22-4cbc-9e2b-52a7e67a4a9b/cb7545c2-3b22-4cbc-9e2b-52a7e67a4a9b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb7545c2-3b22-4cbc-9e2b-52a7e67a4a9b/cb7545c2-3b22-4cbc-9e2b-52a7e67a4a9b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb7545c2-3b22-4cbc-9e2b-52a7e67a4a9b/cb7545c2-3b22-4cbc-9e2b-52a7e67a4a9b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Daniel Defoe</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t needful… and is marooned on a small island off South America.Crusoe shows the value of single-minded labor as he pursues ways to feed, shelter, and clothe himself. His ardent wish is to escape his island – why is it that the only people who come there are cannibals? But he spends more than two decades in isolation before acquiring a sidekick – the man Friday you’ve probably heard of. And who would guess his way to salvation would depend on leading a last-ditch fight against a shipful of mutineers?For other castaway stories inspired by “Robinson Crusoe”, listen to “The Swiss Family Robinson” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/swiss_family)</a> and “The Mysterious Island” (<a href="http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)" rel="noopener">http://snipurl.com/mysterious_island)</a>. 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