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Dive into The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, the final picaresque masterpiece by Tobias Smollett, often hailed as his most humorous and brilliant work. First published in London on June 17, 1771, this epistolary novel unfolds through a series of letters penned by six distinct characters the cantankerous Welsh Squire Matthew Bramble, his spirited sister Tabitha, their charming niece and nephew Jery and Lydia Melford, Tabithas witty maid Winifred Jenkins, and Lydias earnest suitor Wilson. The humor shines as each character presents wildly different accounts of the same events, revealing their ...

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In this riveting account, second lieutenant English, a member of the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812, embarked on a remarkable journey that would lead him to become one of the first Americans to set foot in Egypt. After resigning his commission, he embraced Islam and joined Ismail Pasha on an audacious expedition up the Nile River against Sennar in 1820, where he distinguished himself as an accomplished artillery officer. His captivating memoir, Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar (London 1822), chronicles his extraordinary adventures and insights along the way...

When Good King Arnold of the ancient Stormtide Kingdom is assassinated, a sacred mission is launched to retrieve a legendary scroll of Resurrection from the famous Pyramid of Heatstroke, on the continent of Arcadia. However, disaster strikes as an unnatural storm destroys the expedition’s ship, stranding only a handful of low-ranking survivors.Inexperienced, ill-equipped, and utterly alone, these unlikely adventurers must rise to the occasion. With no one else left to complete the mission, they must brave the perils of Arcadia, retrieve the scroll, and somehow find a way home.

Musician and Producer Jake Brett is listening to a song from every single country in the world. On this journey he will interview artists, research artists impact on mainstream culture, travel to various parts of the world and collaborate and release musical projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tobias Smollet's uproarious satire of 18th-century life, dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus. Squire Bramble and family embark on their whistle-stop tour of Great Britain. They encounter adventure, mayhem and the enigmatic Humphry Clinker. Episode 2: The family is stranded. Bramble is keen to continue...

Embark on a chilling journey with the Donner Party, a group of American settlers driven by the 1840s westering fever towards California. Stranded in the Sierra Nevada during the harsh winter of 1846–1847, the emigrants faced unimaginable choices, with some resorting to cannibalism. While this gruesome aspect has become an infamous hallmark of the Donner Party, it was but a small part of their harrowing plight. The author, merely 4 years old at the time, provides a first-hand account of the journey and subsequent rescue efforts. The latter part of the book offers poignant reminiscences of...

Explore the gripping tale of Burke and Willss ill-fated 1860 expedition to traverse the Australian continent from south to north and back again. This non-fiction account weaves together vivid excerpts from the explorers diaries and narratives, offering a firsthand glimpse into their harrowing journey. Published just a year after their tragic end, this book sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced by these intrepid adventurers. For more details, visit Wikipedia Burke and Wills Expedition. (description written by trioptimum)

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through one of the most harrowing tales of survival in history. Shackletons legendary expedition sought to traverse Antarctica, navigating from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea, with a daring path through the Pole. Setting sail from London on August 1, 1914, the crew faced insurmountable challenges when they reached the Weddell Sea on January 10, 1915, only to be trapped by relentless pack ice that ultimately crushed the Endurance on October 27, 1915. Stranded on Elephant Island, the 28 crew members fought against the odds, and in a remarkable feat of courage,...

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker was the last of the picaresque novels of Tobias Smollett, and is considered by many to be his best and funniest work.Published in London on 17 June 1771, it is an epistolary novel, presented in the form of letters written by six different characters: Matthew Bramble, a Welsh Squire; his sister Tabitha; their niece and nephew, Jery and Lydia Melford; Tabitha's maid Winifred Jenkins; and Lydia's suitor, Wilson.Much of the comedy arises from differences in the descriptions of the same events by different participants. Attributions of motives and descriptions of ...

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This is Whiskey Wanderlust, and we're on an expedition to discover how Colorado is elevating craft spirits from grain to glass. We bring whiskey explorers like you an inside look at the distilled stories, colorful characters, and rich flavors that make Colorado a true whiskey frontier. So, pour yourself a dram and join us on an unforgettable journey.

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