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Each recording is a unique exploration, showcasing the rich tapestry of stories that celebrate both the harshness and beauty of the natural world. Journey through evocative poetry and narratives that inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the land. 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Sean McGaughey also prepared a behind the scenes podcast of this project at <a href="http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/" rel="noopener">http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/</a> (Summary by Sean McGaughey)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2260</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261414a1a7aa36dbbe039bdb2fb43c40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cry From An Indian Wife-E. 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Sean McGaughey also prepared a behind the scenes podcast of this project at <a href="http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/" rel="noopener">http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/</a> (Summary by Sean McGaughey)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3198</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261414a1a7aa36dbbe039bdb2fb43c40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are The Children at Home-Margaret Elizabeth Sangster</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-the-children-at-home-margaret-elizabeth-sangster--74525353</link><description><![CDATA[On August 13-15, 2010, A hearty band of Librivox volunteers, led by Bob Ledrew and Sean McGaughey, recorded selections from the Spell of the Yukon by Robert Service with patrons, musicians and organizers of the Ottawa Folk Festival. 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Sean McGaughey also prepared a behind the scenes podcast of this project at <a href="http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/" rel="noopener">http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/</a> (Summary by Sean McGaughey)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3091</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261414a1a7aa36dbbe039bdb2fb43c40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>On Passing Deadman’s Island-Thomas Moore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-passing-deadman-s-island-thomas-moore--74495246</link><description><![CDATA[On August 13-15, 2010, A hearty band of Librivox volunteers, led by Bob Ledrew and Sean McGaughey, recorded selections from the Spell of the Yukon by Robert Service with patrons, musicians and organizers of the Ottawa Folk Festival. 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Sean McGaughey also prepared a behind the scenes podcast of this project at <a href="http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/" rel="noopener">http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/</a> (Summary by Sean McGaughey)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13577</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261414a1a7aa36dbbe039bdb2fb43c40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leaf-Samuel G. 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Sean McGaughey also prepared a behind the scenes podcast of this project at <a href="http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/" rel="noopener">http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/</a> (Summary by Sean McGaughey)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4686</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261414a1a7aa36dbbe039bdb2fb43c40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In Flanders Fields and Other Poems-Andrew MacPhail, John McCrae</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-flanders-fields-and-other-poems-andrew-macphail-john-mccrae--74151248</link><description><![CDATA[On August 13-15, 2010, A hearty band of Librivox volunteers, led by Bob Ledrew and Sean McGaughey, recorded selections from the Spell of the Yukon by Robert Service with patrons, musicians and organizers of the Ottawa Folk Festival. 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Sean McGaughey also prepared a behind the scenes podcast of this project at <a href="http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/" rel="noopener">http://www.ductapeguy.net/2010/12/for-the-sake-of-the-song-live-from-the-ottawa-folk-festival/</a> (Summary by Sean McGaughey)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261414a1a7aa36dbbe039bdb2fb43c40.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>West-Francis S. 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