1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales - Jon Hagadorn

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THE REVERSIBLE LANDSCAPE by FRANK STOCKTON Nov 24, 2024

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Frank Stockton uses clever humor to poke fun at manufactured art in this humurous piece about a man who, while seeking to help out his local fire department using a money-making scheme, purchases a mass-produced piece of art with the hopes of raffling it off for many times its value.

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BEST OF (#38 OF 518) THE LADY WITH THE LAMP: THE STORY OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE by ELMER ADAMS AND WARREN FOSTER Nov 22, 2024

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Her name has become synonymous with saving lives and gave us the name for Nightingale helicopters that provide fast transport for emergency cases. To the soldiers of the Crimean war and many others, she was a legend. Subscribe to 1001 Classic Short Stories & tales at iTunes and give us a review- Thank You! #History #Heroes #FlorenceNightengale #Nurses

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THE STORY OF SIR GAWAINE (CHAP 2) Nov 20, 2024

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This is really the story of King Arthur and how he was tricked by an evil conjurer during an overnight stay at a remote castle. In part two he promises the knight/conjurer he will return in one year with the answer to the riddle "What is it a woman desires most?".

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TURKEYS TURNING THE TABLES by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Nov 17, 2024

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A little girl sits in her father's lap one Christmas Eve to listen to his story about the ghosts of the turkeys the family has enjoyed during past holidays. The story is not scary and can be enjoyed by all ages,

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BEST OF (#37 orf 517) BABES IN THE JUNGLE by O.HENRY Nov 15, 2024

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"Babes In The Jungle" by O.Henry tells the story of two small time crooks who come to New York City to make a fortune in crime but find the going tougher than they expected...

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THE STORY OF SIR GAWAIN (PT 1) from HOWARD PYLE'S TALES OF KING ARTHUR & HIS KNIGHTS Nov 13, 2024

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King Arthur and his court take a pause during a journey to relax in a meadow, and while doing so, a pure white stag runs through the festivities being chased by a pure white hound. Soon after they dissappear, a knight and his damsel come into view, and a third knight attacks him, grabbing the lady and stealing away with the damsel on his horse. King Arthur asks for a volunteer to follow them and find out whats going on and Sir Gawain volunteers along with his brother. A series of adventures ensue.

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THE NICE PEOPLE by H.C. BUNNER Nov 10, 2024

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A married couple straying at a quiet resort witness the ostracizing of a younger couple whose stories don't quite match up.

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3 MINUTE PREVIEW OF OUR FIRST EPISODE- OUR NEW PODCAST -1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME- LISTEN NOW....UNSOLVED: THE JAMISON FAMILY DISAPPEARANCE. Nov 09, 2024

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In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $32,000 in cash. Their remains were discovered 4 years later 2.7 miles from their truck. This remains one of the most perplexing unsolved cases in the country. We provide the details- you have been assigned to solve the case. Leave reviews/comments at www.bestof1001stories.com, at the episode at 1001 True Crime From

BEST OF (#36 OF 516) THE MERMAID OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT by BRET HARTE Nov 08, 2024

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A terrific tale of a lighthouse keeper near the Golden Gate to spots what he believes is a mermaid- and soon finds himself obsessed with discovering her real identity.

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FORT ST. ELMO by CHARLOTTE YONGE Nov 03, 2024

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Charlotte Yonge's account of the Seige of Fort St.Elmo and the desperate fight of the Knights Hospitallier to save Malta in 1565,'

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