Biographical Sketch of Henry David Thoreau, b...

Let's sit up straight and get sleepy with more from this essential guide to respectful, refined living. This time, treating servants humanely, announcing names, and hosting all manner of tea parties, including what can and can't be served before tipping into reception territory. ...  عرض المزيد

Let's saw some sleepy wood with more from this guide to getting crafty. This time, we finish fitting out our workshop with custom benches, cabinets and helpful devices, store our tools neatly, and eschew the useless dazzle of fancy toolchests. Efficiency, and the amateur's pocket ...  عرض المزيد

Tonight’s reading comes from “Henry James at Work”, a biographical piece written by Theodora Bosanquet. Regarded as one of the great novelists in the English language, the book explores the fascinating life and mind of Henry James.

My name is Te ...

Tough day ahead? Relax tonight with a story by Edith Wharton. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to 

Tonight’s reading comes from The Youth of Washington. Told in the form of an autobiography, the book is written by S Weir Mitchell and looks at the early life of George Washington

My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so ...

100 years ago. It was written by Frank Alvah Parsons

My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slow ...