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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>Child Life in Colonial Days</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/child-life-in-colonial-days--7065552</link><description><![CDATA[The accounts of old-time child life gathered for this book are wholly unconscious and full of honesty and simplicity, not only from the attitude of the child, but from that of his parents, guardians, and friends. The records have been made from affectionate interest, not from scientific interest; no profound search has been made for motives or significance, but the proof they give of tenderness and affection in the family are beautiful to read and to know. - Summary taken from Foreword of book.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7065552/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Gothic Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/57e1ac5ccb04681149198285c9f402eb.jpg</url><title>Child Life in Colonial Days</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/child-life-in-colonial-days--7065552</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:53:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Alice Morse Earle</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Gothic Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker56@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/57e1ac5ccb04681149198285c9f402eb.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The accounts of old-time child life gathered for this book are wholly unconscious and full of honesty and simplicity, not only from the attitude of the child, but from that of his parents, guardians, and friends. 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The records have been made from affectionate interest, not from scientific interest; no profound search has been made for motives or significance, but the proof they give of tenderness and affection in the family are beautiful to read and to know. - Summary taken from Foreword of book.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>4b46c3b0-82d0-56b2-a73d-8bc18d4ba5e0</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Christmas With Lucy Maud Montgomery A Selection Of Stories-Lucy Maud Montgomery</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-with-lucy-maud-montgomery-a-selection-of-stories-lucy-maud-montgomery--75351419</link><description><![CDATA["Christmas With Lucy Maud Montgomery" is a delightful selection of stories that captures the warmth and charm of the holiday season through the lens of one of Canada's most beloved authors. 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This collection invites you to experience the beauty of simple moments and the power of storytelling, ensuring that the essence of Christmas remains alive in our hearts.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75351419</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:01:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75351419/christmas_with_lucy_maud_montgomery_a_selection_of_stories_lucy_maud_montgomery.mp3" length="159401829" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alice Morse Earle</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Christmas With Lucy Maud Montgomery" is a delightful selection of stories that captures the warmth and charm of the holiday season through the lens of one of Canada's most beloved authors. 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As we navigate our own complexities today, Bangs' timeless insights into the human condition continue to entertain and inspire, making this audiobook a cherished addition to any collection.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74975933</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:01:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74975933/from_pillar_to_post_john_kendrick_bangs.mp3" length="184280339" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alice Morse Earle</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"From Pillar to Post" by John Kendrick Bangs is a witty exploration of life’s absurdities, showcasing the author's signature humor and clever storytelling. 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