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The Washington Irving Library

The Washington Irving Library

By: Washington Irving
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Welcome, kind listener, to The Washington Irving Library - a quiet corner of the modern world where old tales wander freely once more. Here are gathered the sketches, legends, and curious histories of America’s earliest storyteller, read in full and unhurried, as though beside a hearth on an autumn evening.

From the misty hollows of the Hudson Valley to the rambling pages of forgotten journals, each episode invites you to linger awhile in the company of dreamers, schoolmasters, travellers, and ghosts both merry and melancholy. This library stands ever open, its lamp lit, its pages turning, and its stories ready to be heard anew.Public domain Hourly
Episodes
  • The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 46

    The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 46
    Jun 30 2026
    In which Captain Bonneville and his party, beleaguered by scarcity and denied aid by the Hudson’s Bay Company, traverse rugged mountains and rivers in desperate search of sustenance, finding relief among vast herds of buffalo and the abundance of salmon along the Snake River. Amidst harsh winter conditions, tensions between rival Indian tribes are delicately mediated by the captain, leading to a peaceful union and culminating in a remarkable communal hunt of antelopes known as “a surround.”
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    16 mins
  • The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 45

    The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 45
    Jun 29 2026
    In which the peaceful and industrious Skynses tribe, known for their remarkable horses and devout observance of a Sabbath blessed with prayer and reflection, engage in trade and community life under the kindly influence of Hudson’s Bay Company missionaries. The narrative paints a picture of their harmonious manners, religious ceremonies, and spirited recreations, alongside the subtle rise of new religious leaders who blend ancient custom with novel fervour.
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    11 mins
  • The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 44

    The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 44
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the intrepid Captain Bonneville and his party navigate the perilous wilderness, marked by the solitary trade of trappers amidst ever-watchful eyes and the fierce hostility of the Banneck Indians, whilst contending with the great conflagrations that engulf the vast prairies and mountain passes. They find themselves waylaid by the blinding smoke and roaring flames of a widespread forest fire, which renders their search for a safe passage through the mountains a perilous and ultimately fruitless endeavour.
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    12 mins
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