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Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 056

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 056

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Explore the profound effects of historical events and scientific inquiry in the latest installment of our rotating collection. This podcast invites listeners to engage with a diverse array of short nonfiction works that delve into the complexities of human experience during pivotal moments, such as World War I. Each episode presents a complete audiobook that captures the essence of resilience and innovation, illustrating how individuals responded to societal challenges, from the creation of life-changing inventions to the poignant reflections of those on the front lines. The collection also illuminates the wonders of science, offering insights into phenomena that shaped our understanding of the world. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations designed to enlighten and provoke thought. Discover a new book with every episode and enrich your perspective on history and human endeavor.Copyright Philosophy Genre Art Literature & Fiction
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  • Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 056-Various

    Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 056-Various
    26 Aug 2026
    Fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include the impact of World War I on human society and endeavor: In 1916, Woodrow Wilson declares that "real glory" comes from wartime "self-sacrifice," and Wilson's call is taken up by an American officer on the front ranks who writes that he could "not have wished a better way to die than for a righteous cause and one's country." Meanwhile, German industrialists experiment with textile fibers made from wood pulp and nettles, as cotton supplies are cut off, and an American sculptress, Anna Chapman Ladd works with the Red Cross to create portrait masks for soldiers, whose faces have been maimed in battle. Other topics include science: teaching children about static electricity by rubbing a cat's fur, a 1945 tsunami that destroyed the Scotch Cap lighthouse in Alaska and killed the five coast guardsmen stationed there, and photographer Wilson Bentley explaining how he captures images of snowflakes on film. Eastern and Western philosophy are represented with excerpts from Lau Tzu, Soren Kierkegaard, and Thomas Browne. Finally, there is a humorous essay from Robert Benchley: "Coffee, Meggs, and Ilk." -summary by Sue Anderson The Experiment with the Cat was translated by Florence Constable Bicknell. Preliminary Expectoration was translated by Lee M. Hollander. The Sayings of Lao Tzu was translated by Lionel Giles.
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    2 hrs and 13 min
  • Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 012-Various

    Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 012-Various
    25 Aug 2026
    Fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include the impact of World War I on human society and endeavor: In 1916, Woodrow Wilson declares that "real glory" comes from wartime "self-sacrifice," and Wilson's call is taken up by an American officer on the front ranks who writes that he could "not have wished a better way to die than for a righteous cause and one's country." Meanwhile, German industrialists experiment with textile fibers made from wood pulp and nettles, as cotton supplies are cut off, and an American sculptress, Anna Chapman Ladd works with the Red Cross to create portrait masks for soldiers, whose faces have been maimed in battle. Other topics include science: teaching children about static electricity by rubbing a cat's fur, a 1945 tsunami that destroyed the Scotch Cap lighthouse in Alaska and killed the five coast guardsmen stationed there, and photographer Wilson Bentley explaining how he captures images of snowflakes on film. Eastern and Western philosophy are represented with excerpts from Lau Tzu, Soren Kierkegaard, and Thomas Browne. Finally, there is a humorous essay from Robert Benchley: "Coffee, Meggs, and Ilk." -summary by Sue Anderson The Experiment with the Cat was translated by Florence Constable Bicknell. Preliminary Expectoration was translated by Lee M. Hollander. The Sayings of Lao Tzu was translated by Lionel Giles.
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    4 hrs and 38 min
  • Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 076-Various

    Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 076-Various
    24 Aug 2026
    Fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include the impact of World War I on human society and endeavor: In 1916, Woodrow Wilson declares that "real glory" comes from wartime "self-sacrifice," and Wilson's call is taken up by an American officer on the front ranks who writes that he could "not have wished a better way to die than for a righteous cause and one's country." Meanwhile, German industrialists experiment with textile fibers made from wood pulp and nettles, as cotton supplies are cut off, and an American sculptress, Anna Chapman Ladd works with the Red Cross to create portrait masks for soldiers, whose faces have been maimed in battle. Other topics include science: teaching children about static electricity by rubbing a cat's fur, a 1945 tsunami that destroyed the Scotch Cap lighthouse in Alaska and killed the five coast guardsmen stationed there, and photographer Wilson Bentley explaining how he captures images of snowflakes on film. Eastern and Western philosophy are represented with excerpts from Lau Tzu, Soren Kierkegaard, and Thomas Browne. Finally, there is a humorous essay from Robert Benchley: "Coffee, Meggs, and Ilk." -summary by Sue Anderson The Experiment with the Cat was translated by Florence Constable Bicknell. Preliminary Expectoration was translated by Lee M. Hollander. The Sayings of Lao Tzu was translated by Lionel Giles.
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    7 hrs and 17 min
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