<?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>Rainbow Trail</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rainbow-trail--7179069</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a journey through the complexities of faith, freedom, and the evolving roles of women in society, as inspired by the title "Rainbow Trail." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of narratives that explore the tensions between tradition and progress within the context of Mormon culture. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of women challenging oppressive norms, as well as the generational shifts in attitudes toward relationships and personal autonomy. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that invite listeners to reflect on the vital themes of empowerment, resilience, and the fight against societal constraints. Discover a new book with every episode, expanding your understanding of the human experience and the diverse voices that shape it. Join us on this enlightening path of literary discovery, where each tale adds color to the ongoing dialogue about identity and choice.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7179069/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Westerns Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg</url><title>Rainbow Trail</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rainbow-trail--7179069</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:45:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Westerns Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker90@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a journey through the complexities of faith, freedom, and the evolving roles of women in society, as inspired by the title "Rainbow Trail." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of narratives that explore the tensions between tradition...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a journey through the complexities of faith, freedom, and the evolving roles of women in society, as inspired by the title "Rainbow Trail." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of narratives that explore the tensions between tradition and progress within the context of Mormon culture. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of women challenging oppressive norms, as well as the generational shifts in attitudes toward relationships and personal autonomy. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that invite listeners to reflect on the vital themes of empowerment, resilience, and the fight against societal constraints. Discover a new book with every episode, expanding your understanding of the human experience and the diverse voices that shape it. Join us on this enlightening path of literary discovery, where each tale adds color to the ongoing dialogue about identity and choice.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Religion"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>10c76876-bc3d-5b2e-b12c-a63a8040442f</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>The Tables of the Law; &amp; The Adoration of the Magi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tables-of-the-law-the-adoration-of-the-magi--74642468</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74642468</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74642468/the_tables_of_the_law_the_adoration_of_the_magi.mp3" length="20458489" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2555</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 5-W. E. B. Du Bois</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crisis-a-record-of-the-darker-races-vol-i-no-5-w-e-b-du-bois--74608645</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74608645</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74608645/crisis_a_record_of_the_darker_races_vol_i_no_5_w_e_b_du_bois.mp3" length="69377394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8664</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Dress Makes of Us-Dorothy Quigley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-dress-makes-of-us-dorothy-quigley--74576757</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74576757</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74576757/what_dress_makes_of_us_dorothy_quigley.mp3" length="42849077" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5351</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Road-Hilaire Belloc</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/road-hilaire-belloc--74546896</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74546896</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74546896/road_hilaire_belloc.mp3" length="126322148" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15774</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book of Dreams and Ghosts-Andrew Lang</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-dreams-and-ghosts-andrew-lang--74514527</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74514527</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74514527/book_of_dreams_and_ghosts_andrew_lang.mp3" length="246641893" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution-Peter Kropotkin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mutual-aid-a-factor-of-evolution-peter-kropotkin--74480909</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74480909</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74480909/mutual_aid_a_factor_of_evolution_peter_kropotkin.mp3" length="273104683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>34104</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Agnes Grey-Anne Brontë</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/agnes-grey-anne-bronte--74444580</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74444580</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74444580/agnes_grey_anne_bronte.mp3" length="192846376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24082</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Manners and Rules of Good Society; Or, Solecisms to be Avoided by a Member of the Aristocracy-Anonymous</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/manners-and-rules-of-good-society-or-solecisms-to-be-avoided-by-a-member-of-the-aristocracy-anonymous--74410853</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74410853</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:54:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74410853/manners_and_rules_of_good_society_or_solecisms_to_be_avoided_by_a_member_of_the_aristocracy_anonymous.mp3" length="249431068" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>31148</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Penobscot Man-Fannie Hardy Eckstorm</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/penobscot-man-fannie-hardy-eckstorm--74363648</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74363648</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:48:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74363648/penobscot_man_fannie_hardy_eckstorm.mp3" length="188256161" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23509</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sport of the Gods-Paul Laurence Dunbar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sport-of-the-gods-paul-laurence-dunbar--74325843</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74325843</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:57:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74325843/sport_of_the_gods_paul_laurence_dunbar.mp3" length="131805996" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16459</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 1-W. E. B. Du Bois</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crisis-a-record-of-the-darker-races-vol-i-no-1-w-e-b-du-bois--74182191</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74182191</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74182191/crisis_a_record_of_the_darker_races_vol_i_no_1_w_e_b_du_bois.mp3" length="43983373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5493</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Colored People of Chicago-Louise DeKoven Bowen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/colored-people-of-chicago-louise-dekoven-bowen--74135905</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74135905</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:20:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74135905/colored_people_of_chicago_louise_dekoven_bowen.mp3" length="33490971" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4182</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Germania-Publius Cornelius Tacitus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73436841</link><description><![CDATA[Germania by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling exploration of the Germanic tribes and their customs, providing a glimpse into a world that was both foreign and fascinating to the Roman Empire. This work is not just a historical account; it delves into themes of identity, culture, and the contrasts between civilization and barbarism, which resonate even today as we navigate our own diverse societies. Tacitus's keen observations prompt listeners to reflect on the values and behaviors that define communities, making it a timeless piece that encourages contemplation of our own cultural narratives. Engaging with Germania allows us to appreciate the complexities of human nature and the enduring impact of history on contemporary life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73436841</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:16:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73436841/germania_publius_cornelius_tacitus.mp3" length="33594511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Germania by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling exploration of the Germanic tribes and their customs, providing a glimpse into a world that was both foreign and fascinating to the Roman Empire. This work is not just a historical account; it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Germania by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling exploration of the Germanic tribes and their customs, providing a glimpse into a world that was both foreign and fascinating to the Roman Empire. This work is not just a historical account; it delves into themes of identity, culture, and the contrasts between civilization and barbarism, which resonate even today as we navigate our own diverse societies. Tacitus's keen observations prompt listeners to reflect on the values and behaviors that define communities, making it a timeless piece that encourages contemplation of our own cultural narratives. Engaging with Germania allows us to appreciate the complexities of human nature and the enduring impact of history on contemporary life.]]></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/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rainbow Trail - Zane Grey - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rainbow-trail-zane-grey-part-2--72968856</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72968856</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72968856/rainbow_trail_zane_grey_part_2.mp3" length="47474353" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5935</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>grey,mormon,polygamy,purple,rainbow,riders,sage,trail,victimization,westerns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rainbow Trail - Zane Grey - Part 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rainbow-trail-zane-grey-part-1--72968855</link><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72968855</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:50:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72968855/rainbow_trail_zane_grey_part_1.mp3" length="275810461" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Zane Grey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rainbow Trail is a sequel to The Riders of the Purple Sage. Both novels are notable for their protagonists' mild opposition to Mormon polygamy, but in The Rainbow Trail this theme is treated more explicitly. The plots of both books revolve around the victimization of women in the Mormon culture: events in Riders of the Purple Sage are centered on the struggle of a Mormon woman who sacrifices her wealth and social status to avoid becoming a junior wife of the head of a local church, while The Rainbow Trail contrasts the older Mormons with the rising generation of Mormon women who will not tolerate polygamy and Mormon men who do not seek it. (Summary Wikipedia)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>34477</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>grey,mormon,polygamy,purple,rainbow,riders,sage,trail,victimization,westerns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73210c930f099c2666d2142a6f7918ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
