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  • 024 - The Riddle of Empire

    024 - The Riddle of Empire
    Dec 1 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    18 min
  • 023 - The Face of the Desert

    023 - The Face of the Desert
    Nov 30 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    16 min
  • 022 - Dead Kings

    022 - Dead Kings
    Nov 29 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    19 min
  • 021 - Up the River

    021 - Up the River
    Nov 28 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    19 min
  • 020 - A Serpent of Old Nile

    020 - A Serpent of Old Nile
    Nov 27 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    17 min
  • 019 - A Return to the East

    019 - A Return to the East
    Nov 26 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    18 min
  • 018 - Egypt of the Magicians 1913- Sea Travel

    018 - Egypt of the Magicians 1913- Sea Travel
    Nov 25 2025
    Journey through the lens of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling as he explores the USA, Canada, Japan, and Egypt in Letters of Travel. This collection features three captivating books, including From Tideway to Tideway, which chronicles his travels across North America and Japan, alongside Letters to the Family and articles on Egypt first published in Nashs Magazine. Kipling, an Englishman raised in India, offers a unique outsiders perspective—both candid and sharp-witted—infused with deep humanity. His observations invite diverse interpretations; some may find echoes of late 19th and early 20th-century imperialism, while others may detect a playful, insightful gaze that reveals shared humanity among cultures. A particular paragraph exemplifies this duality, showcasing Kiplings ability to blend humor with poignant reflection. As you delve into these letters, youll discover Kipling as more than just a tourist; he is a keen observer who transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, reminding us of the rich tapestry of life encountered in every corner of the world. (Summary by Tim Bulkeley)
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    18 min