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For those who delight in courage tested, mysteries uncovered, and good companions in dangerous places, these are stories made to be heard, and adventures well worth embarking upon.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c8eff14315bec9907ca464450101e38f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-george-manville-fenn-library--7281089Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:22 +0000George Manville FennGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comStep aboard for tales of peril, pluck, discovery, and far-off lands. The George Manville Fenn Library brings the adventurous works of one of Victorian Britain’s great storytellers to life in full, carrying listeners from schoolrooms and storm-tossed...
For those who delight in courage tested, mysteries uncovered, and good companions in dangerous places, these are stories made to be heard, and adventures well worth embarking upon.]]>false809a3495-9c4a-5eab-9fd0-f350de48ab4aserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-1-how-i-made-my-plans-and-they-were-endorsed--74441531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441531Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000George Manville FennIn which a determined young lad, buoyed by the hope that his father—lost in the wilds of New Guinea—is still alive, resolves to embark on a daring quest to bring him home, despite the worries of his devoted nurse and delicate mother. With the...1452false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-2-how-we-prepared-to-start-and-started--74441566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441566Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000George Manville FennIn which a resolute young protagonist, entrusted with a carefully planned expedition to the remote and mysterious land of New Guinea, prepares with the aid of a worldly doctor and eager companion to seek his missing father, a botanist lost to time and...1134false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-3-how-i-made-my-first-charge-with-a-lance--74441569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441569Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000George Manville FennIn which the spirited and resourceful Jimmy, amidst a lively crew, confronts a fearsome shark that threatens their voyage, demonstrating both courage and cunning beneath the shimmering waves. The ensuing struggle draws the narrator and his companions...881false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-4-how-i-was-not-drowned-and-how-we-chased-that-schooner--74441573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441573Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000George Manville FennIn which a perilous encounter with a shark culminates in a narrow escape, only to be followed by a tense pursuit of their schooner as an ominous storm approaches. The captain’s growing frustration with a treacherous crew member and the encroaching...439false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-5-how-we-found-jack-penny--74441577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441577Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000George Manville FennIn which a fierce storm drives the schooner upon the rocks, setting the scene for a desperate struggle as the crew valiantly row to reach the vessel before the hurricane strikes, and a tense confrontation ensues with a wild Malay man whose fierce...1665false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-6-how-jimmy-was-frightened-by-the-bunyip--74441582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441582Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George Manville FennIn which a determined youth named Jack Penny boldly joins the expedition to New Guinea, bringing with him his faithful dog Gyp and a rough-and-ready confidence that both bemuses and endears him to his companions. Meanwhile, tensions rise as...749false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-7-how-we-stopped-the-blackbird-catchers--74441590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441590Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George Manville FennIn which the voyage brings young Joe Carstairs to the foreboding shores of New Guinea, where the cruel trade of "blackbird catchers" is witnessed with distressing clarity and the law forbids interference, yet a bold rescue attempt ensues under the...1225false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-8-how-i-ran-from-the-whitebird-catchers--74441594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441594Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George Manville FennIn which a captive youth, beset by dread and uncertainty, endeavours to maintain his composure amidst the hostile gaze of his captors and contemplates a desperate flight to freedom. Drawing upon lessons learned from a faithful companion, he makes a...474false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-9-how-i-was-not-made-into-pie--74441598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441598Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George Manville FennIn which the narrator awakens to find himself and his companions surrounded by a tribe of savages, whose initial hostility gives way to cautious hospitality under the influence of the doctor’s kindness. During their stay, the group adapts to the...1056false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-10-how-we-saw-strange-things--74441603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441603Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George Manville FennIn which a lively party sets off through the wild Australian bush, navigating the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and temperamental guides, and pauses beside a serene stream alive with curious birds and vivid flora. As the journey unfolds, unexpected...1090false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunyip-land-chapter-11-how-jack-penny-was-not-satisfied-with-himself--74441608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441608Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George Manville FennIn which the party continues their journey through the dense forest under a blazing sun, during which an ill-advised pursuit of a colourful butterfly leads Jack Penny into a treacherous swamp, necessitating a rescue by his companions. The episode...382false111full