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The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp is an autobiography published in 1908 by the Welsh poet and writer W. H. Davies (1871–1940). A large part of the book's subject matter describes the way of life of the tramp in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States in the final decade of the 19th century. George Bernard Shaw had become interested in Davies, a literary unknown at the time, and had agreed to write a preface for the book, largely through the concerted efforts of his wife Charlotte. Shaw was also instrumental in keeping the unusual title of the book, of which Davies himself was ...

Published in 1907 by Arthur Henry Patterson, a self-taught local naturalist, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary was one of his defining books on the seasonal nature and natural history of the Norfolk Broads. The book is presented in two sections - The first part documents life on and around Breydon Water and the Broads throughout each season of the year, whilst the second part is a continuation of a previous AHP book – Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. AHP’s approachability, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the natural history of the Broads region would allow him to develop regular ...

A learned, and immensely pleasant, journey in search of wildflowers as told by the author. - Summary by KevinS

Rise With Henry is a podcast about resilience, personal growth, and the power of second chances. Hosted by Henry, each episode features real stories, honest conversations, and practical lessons on overcoming adversity, building confidence, and creating a better future. Whether you're facing challenges, chasing goals, or looking for inspiration, this podcast is a reminder that setbacks don't define you—how you respond to them does. Real Stories. Real Growth. Real Comebacks.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Christmas by W. H. Davies. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 7, 2022. ------ This Fortnightly features the festive, well, partying side of the Holiday Season. - Summary by David Lawrence

LibriVox volunteers bring you 22 recordings of The Pedlar's Song by Sir Henry John Newbolt. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 22, 2023. ------ Sir Henry John Newbolt was an English poet, novelist and historian. He also had a role as a government adviser with regard to the study of English in England. He is perhaps best remembered for his poems "Vitaï Lampada" and "Drake's Drum". - Summary by Wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 25 recordings of The Rainy Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Weekly Poetry project for September 29, 2013. (Summary by Diana Majlinger)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Above Lavender Bay by Henry Lawson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for January 10, 2021. ------ Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson was an Australian writer and bush poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest short story writer". This poem is taken from The Skyline Riders and Other Verses By Henry Lawson (1910) - Summary by Wikipedia

Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson was an Australian writer and poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest short story writer". - Summary by Wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 27 recordings of The Red Flower by Henry van Dyke. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 11, 2012.Dr. Henry van Dyke was an American author, lecturer, ambassador and pastor. He was in charge of the committee which wrote The Book of Common Worship of 1906, the first printed Presbyterian liturgy.He wrote many poems, short stories, hymns and essays, often with religious themes.This particular poem, written after the outbreak of World War I but set beforehand, contrasts the natural beauty of the summer before the war with the horror and destruction that is to ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of From the Forests by Henry Kendall. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 29, 2020. ------ Henry Kendall was the first Australian poet to draw his inspiration from the life, scenery and traditions of the country. from the Biographical Note - The Poems of Henry Kendall

LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 18, 2022. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (27 February 1807 - 24 March 1882) was an American poet and teacher best known for the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", "The Song Of Hiawatha" and "Evangeline." He was one of the so-called fireside poets from New England. This poem was written on Christmas Day 1863 and deals with the stark contrast between the Christmas message of peace on earth and the brutal and devastating American Civil War which was at its height...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of The Ship by Henry Lawson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for November 1, 2020. ------ Remembrance Day 2020; An excerpt from A Fantasy of War in the book My Army, O, My Army! and other songs by Henry Lawson (1915) - Summary by David Lawrence

Kendall was born in a settler's hut by Yackungarrah Creek near Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia. He was registered as Thomas Henry Kendall, but never appears to have used his first name. His three volumes of verse were all published under the name of "Henry Kendall". ( Wikipedia )

LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of After Many Years by Henry Kendall. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 19, 2020. ------ Henry Kendall was the first Australian poet to draw his inspiration from the life, scenery and traditions of the country., from the Biographical Note by Bertram Stevens (The Poems of Henry Kendall)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 22 recordings of Travels by the Fireside by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for May 6, 2012.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. He predominantly wrote lyric poems which are known for their musicality and which often presented stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and also had success overseas. He has been criticized, however, for imitating European styles and writing specifically for the masses. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of The Wind by Henry Bellamann. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for January 14, 2024. ------ Heinrich Hauer (Henry) Bellamann was an American author, a poet, and a music professor at Vassar College. One of Bellamann's novels, Kings Row, was turned into a 1942 movie starring Ronald Reagan and is considered Reagan's most memorable performance. - Summary by Wikipedia and TriciaG

LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of The Heart of the Tree by Henry Cuyler Bunner. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for July 23, 2023. ------ Henry Cuyler Bunner was a political journalist and the editor of Puck, one of America’s first comic magazines. He was the author of several plays, novels, and books of poems. This project is his debut in the fortnightly poetry projects.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 10 recordings of The Old Sedan Chair by Austin Dobson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for May 29, 2022 ------ Henry Austin Dobson commonly Austin Dobson, was an English poet and essayist, as a poet and biographer he was distinguished. Those who study his work are struck by its maturity. It was about 1864 that he turned his attention to writing original prose and verse, and some of his earliest works were his best. (Summary by Wikipedia )

Despite the bittersweet outcome of the romance in this work, the poem still manages to conclude in an uplifting fashion. - Summary by SonOfTheExiles