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This is not a single story but a collection of unique explorations that delve into the essence of seafaring adventure, capturing the triumphs and trials of those who lived by the wind and waves. 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Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of nautical history and the enduring spirit of sailors who faced the call of the sea.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Astronomy"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>45c53287-3cd3-54aa-ad11-626d50c80a53</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Wreck of the Titan, or Futility-Morgan Robertson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wreck-of-the-titan-or-futility-morgan-robertson--74635142</link><description><![CDATA[While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. 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(Summary by BethAnne) Dedicated Proof-Listener: Gesine & Rapunzelina Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10608</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21b34dec70f855b4eb4e99b254cb47ea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Search-Grace Livingston Hill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/search-grace-livingston-hill--74602765</link><description><![CDATA[While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of Dana's day, and two thousand copies are said to have been sold to Liverpool sailors in a single day. Even those who haven't the faintest idea what reefing topsail is, or which is starboard and which larboard, will find it an engaging story of an era long past told in simple narrative style. (Summary by BethAnne) Dedicated Proof-Listener: Gesine & Rapunzelina Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74602765</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74602765/search_grace_livingston_hill.mp3" length="171215079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Henry Dana, Jr.</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. 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(Summary by BethAnne) Dedicated Proof-Listener: Gesine & Rapunzelina Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21b34dec70f855b4eb4e99b254cb47ea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-005-various--74570563</link><description><![CDATA[While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. 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(Summary by BethAnne) Dedicated Proof-Listener: Gesine & Rapunzelina Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21739</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21b34dec70f855b4eb4e99b254cb47ea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Secret Battle-A. P. Herbert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-battle-a-p-herbert--74540530</link><description><![CDATA[While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of Dana's day, and two thousand copies are said to have been sold to Liverpool sailors in a single day. Even those who haven't the faintest idea what reefing topsail is, or which is starboard and which larboard, will find it an engaging story of an era long past told in simple narrative style. (Summary by BethAnne) Dedicated Proof-Listener: Gesine & Rapunzelina Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74540530</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74540530/secret_battle_a_p_herbert.mp3" length="172490921" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Henry Dana, Jr.</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. 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The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of Dana's day, and two thousand copies are said to have been sold to Liverpool sailors in a single day. Even those who haven't the faintest idea what reefing topsail is, or which is starboard and which larboard, will find it an engaging story of an era long past told in simple narrative style. 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(Summary by BethAnne) Dedicated Proof-Listener: Gesine & Rapunzelina Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32708</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21b34dec70f855b4eb4e99b254cb47ea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phantastes A Faerie Romance for Men and Women (version 2)-George MacDonald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantastes-a-faerie-romance-for-men-and-women-version-2-george-macdonald--74472670</link><description><![CDATA[While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with Two Years Before the Mast. It is the story of a sailor's life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. 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