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Explore the captivating journey of Bostonian Henry Adams as he grapples with the transformative changes of the early 20th century, a stark contrast to his youthful days. This insightful work offers a keen critique of the 19th-century education system, revealing its flaws and limitations. Originally, Adams privately circulated limited copies in 1907, funded from his own pocket. It wasn’t until his death in 1918 that the book was commercially published and subsequently awarded the 1919 Pulitzer Prize.

Tales of weirdness and woe from Southwestern Ontario.

"The End of Black Harlem" is from the May 29, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Henry Adams and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Foreign governments concerned about climate change may soon be spending more time dealing with Sacramento, California, than Washington.

"At Forefront of Climate Fight, California Plans an Offensive" is from the December 27, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Nagourney and Henry Fountain and narrated by Kristi Burns.

In The Aspern Papers, a cold and ruthless literary biographer travels to Venice on the trail of personal letters belonging to the deceased American poet Jeffrey Aspern. His journey takes him to a dilapidated, rambling house belonging to an elderly woman named Juliana Bordereau and her lonely niece, Miss Tina. Just how far will he go to get what he wants? Will morality confront his personal ambition and literary curiosity?