<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<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>With Porter in the Essex</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/with-porter-in-the-essex--7176763</link><description><![CDATA[Set sail on an enthralling exploration of maritime history and adventure, as inspired by the title "With Porter in the Essex." This podcast delves into the remarkable journeys of naval heroism, the trials of sea life, and the intricate tales of ships that shaped the course of history. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that immerses listeners in the daring exploits of sailors, battles at sea, and the challenges faced during tumultuous times like the War of 1812. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the spirit of adventure and the indomitable human will against the vastness of the ocean. Join us as we invite you to discover a new book with every episode, broadening your understanding of maritime lore and the heroes who navigated the uncharted waters of their time.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7176763/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright War and Military Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg</url><title>With Porter in the Essex</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/with-porter-in-the-essex--7176763</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>War and Military Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker89@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Set sail on an enthralling exploration of maritime history and adventure, as inspired by the title "With Porter in the Essex." This podcast delves into the remarkable journeys of naval heroism, the trials of sea life, and the intricate tales of ships...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Set sail on an enthralling exploration of maritime history and adventure, as inspired by the title "With Porter in the Essex." This podcast delves into the remarkable journeys of naval heroism, the trials of sea life, and the intricate tales of ships that shaped the course of history. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that immerses listeners in the daring exploits of sailors, battles at sea, and the challenges faced during tumultuous times like the War of 1812. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the spirit of adventure and the indomitable human will against the vastness of the ocean. Join us as we invite you to discover a new book with every episode, broadening your understanding of maritime lore and the heroes who navigated the uncharted waters of their time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Government"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>45bda49d-58bc-5e2b-96cd-1a4c4ad2e3b6</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>National Geographic Magazine Vol. 04-National Geographic Society</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-geographic-magazine-vol-04-national-geographic-society--74641002</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74641002</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74641002/national_geographic_magazine_vol_04_national_geographic_society.mp3" length="251290305" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>31380</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sailing Alone Around The World-Joshua Slocum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sailing-alone-around-the-world-joshua-slocum--74607393</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74607393</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74607393/sailing_alone_around_the_world_joshua_slocum.mp3" length="227039988" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>28352</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Great Captains Unveiled-B. H. Liddell Hart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-captains-unveiled-b-h-liddell-hart--74575397</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74575397</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74575397/great_captains_unveiled_b_h_liddell_hart.mp3" length="202217580" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25252</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minor War History-Martin Alonzo Haynes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minor-war-history-martin-alonzo-haynes--74545641</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74545641</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74545641/minor_war_history_martin_alonzo_haynes.mp3" length="209338303" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26141</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Germania-Publius Cornelius Tacitus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74513408</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74513408</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74513408/germania_publius_cornelius_tacitus.mp3" length="33594511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4195</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>By Ox Team to California - A Narrative of Crossing the Plains in 1860-Lavinia Honeyman Porter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-ox-team-to-california-a-narrative-of-crossing-the-plains-in-1860-lavinia-honeyman-porter--74478445</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74478445</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74478445/by_ox_team_to_california_a_narrative_of_crossing_the_plains_in_1860_lavinia_honeyman_porter.mp3" length="140324750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17523</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Army Life in a Black Regiment-Thomas Wentworth Higginson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/army-life-in-a-black-regiment-thomas-wentworth-higginson--74443355</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74443355</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74443355/army_life_in_a_black_regiment_thomas_wentworth_higginson.mp3" length="249860089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>31201</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Wake of the Buccaneers-Alpheus Hyatt Verrill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-wake-of-the-buccaneers-alpheus-hyatt-verrill--74408779</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74408779</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:23:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74408779/in_the_wake_of_the_buccaneers_alpheus_hyatt_verrill.mp3" length="252275710" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>31503</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Great Beach-John Hay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-beach-john-hay--74362011</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74362011</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:16:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74362011/great_beach_john_hay.mp3" length="170703261" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21317</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific-Expedition and the Telegraph Line Commission-Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/roosevelt-rondon-scientific-expedition-and-the-telegraph-line-commission-candido-mariano-da-silva-rondon--74324348</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74324348</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74324348/13659_roosevelt_rondon_scientific_expedition_and_the_telegraph_line_commission_candido_mariano_da_silva_rondon.mp3" length="284093119" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35476</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Captain Called It Mutiny-Frederic Van de Water</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-called-it-mutiny-frederic-van-de-water--74180387</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74180387</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74180387/captain_called_it_mutiny_frederic_van_de_water.mp3" length="225432635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>28151</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea-J. B. Dashwood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thames-to-the-solent-by-canal-and-sea-j-b-dashwood--74134111</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74134111</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:49:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74134111/thames_to_the_solent_by_canal_and_sea_j_b_dashwood.mp3" length="64537897" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8059</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead-John L. Ransom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/andersonville-diary-escape-and-list-of-the-dead-john-l-ransom--73435798</link><description><![CDATA["Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead" by John L. Ransom offers a harrowing firsthand account of life in one of the most notorious Civil War prison camps. Ransom's diary chronicles his experiences, including the brutal conditions faced by inmates and the desperate struggle for survival. This poignant narrative not only sheds light on the grim realities of war but also explores themes of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. The enduring nature of Ransom's story reminds listeners of the importance of remembering history and the human spirit's capacity to endure, making it a compelling listen for those seeking to understand the complexities of conflict and survival.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73435798</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:46:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73435798/andersonville_diary_escape_and_list_of_the_dead_john_l_ransom.mp3" length="246417360" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead" by John L. Ransom offers a harrowing firsthand account of life in one of the most notorious Civil War prison camps. Ransom's diary chronicles his experiences, including the brutal conditions faced by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead" by John L. Ransom offers a harrowing firsthand account of life in one of the most notorious Civil War prison camps. Ransom's diary chronicles his experiences, including the brutal conditions faced by inmates and the desperate struggle for survival. This poignant narrative not only sheds light on the grim realities of war but also explores themes of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. The enduring nature of Ransom's story reminds listeners of the importance of remembering history and the human spirit's capacity to endure, making it a compelling listen for those seeking to understand the complexities of conflict and survival.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30771</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>With Porter in the Essex - James Otis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-porter-in-the-essex-james-otis--72952067</link><description><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72952067</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:48:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72952067/with_porter_in_the_essex_james_otis.mp3" length="192225525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Otis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his famous cruise in the southern waters during the War of 1812. The Essex was the only government vessel of size which was then sustaining the reputation of the American Navy, and she was in far distant seas, with a track equal to more than a third of the circumference of the globe between her and the home port from which she sailed. She was then making one of the most remarkable cruises on record. NOTE: there are several instances of the derogatory N word used in this book. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24029</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>circumference,cruise,cruises,essex,frigate,lossing,military,otis,porter,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab5cc1d171ebe9d58149bff2a3b4729c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
