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A Texas Cow Boy (A Western Classic)
Real Life Story of a Real Cowboy
It was his first published book, which he wrote at the age of 31, detailing his 15 years as a cowboy. The title, "A Texas Cowboy, or 15 Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony", was a humorous self-reflection of his experiences.
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He wrote his first book, A Texas Cowboy or 15 Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony.
— Episode: 331 - Charlie Suringo
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Episode: 331 - Charlie Suringo
It was his first published book, which he wrote at the age of 31, detailing his 15 years as a cowboy. The title, "A Texas Cowboy, or 15 Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony", was a humorous self-reflection of his experiences.
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He wrote his first book, A Texas Cowboy or 15 Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony.
A Texas Cowboy, 15 Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony.
On Resistance to Evil by Force
It was his second book published, where he detailed his experiences with the Pinkerton Agency and included his opinions on Pinkertonism and Anarchism. The Pinkerton Agency sued to stop publication of this book also, but was unsuccessful.
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He wrote another book to evil isms Pinkerton ism and anarchism by a cowboy detective Who knows?
— Episode: 331 - Charlie Suringo
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Episode: 331 - Charlie Suringo
It was his second book published, where he detailed his experiences with the Pinkerton Agency and included his opinions on Pinkertonism and Anarchism. The Pinkerton Agency sued to stop publication of this book also, but was unsuccessful.
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He wrote another book to evil isms Pinkerton ism and anarchism by a cowboy detective Who knows?
To evil isms Pinkerton ism and anarchism by a cowboy detective who knows as he spent 22 years of the inner circle of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency,
Lincoln
Gore Vidal's book on Lincoln was mentioned as a book he inscribed for Richie Bradley, suggesting Lincoln would have supported the flag's removal.
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Gore Vidal spoke out in favor of Richie Bradley and inscribed a copy of his new novel, Lincoln, with the words, quote, 'Lincoln would have also wanted the flag's symb...
— Episode: 330 - Feinstein and The Flag
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Episode: 330 - Feinstein and The Flag
Gore Vidal's book on Lincoln was mentioned as a book he inscribed for Richie Bradley, suggesting Lincoln would have supported the flag's removal.
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Gore Vidal spoke out in favor of Richie Bradley and inscribed a copy of his new novel, Lincoln, with the words, quote, 'Lincoln would have also wanted the flag's symbolic removal.'
A Dictionary of the English Language
an Anthology (Penguin Classics)
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Adventures of Walter Coloring Book (Adventures Of Walter Workbooks)
This autobiographical book by Jorgen was discussed as part of his later writing, showing a continued interest in storytelling and self-expression.
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He wrote an autobiography on Thomas Walter yep
— Episode: 316 - Jorgen jorgenson - (Live in Brisba...
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Episode: 316 - Jorgen jorgenson - (Live in Brisbane w/ Wil...
This autobiographical book by Jorgen was discussed as part of his later writing, showing a continued interest in storytelling and self-expression.
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He wrote an autobiography on Thomas Walter yep
One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition
An Alaskan Odyssey
The book was written by Michael McKeo, based on the idea he and Joe came up with, and later revealed as a fabricated narrative of Joe's time in the woods.
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When his book was done, when McKeo had finished writing it, it was published under the name Alone in the Wilderness.
— Episode: 307 - Naked Joseph Knowles
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Episode: 307 - Naked Joseph Knowles
The book was written by Michael McKeo, based on the idea he and Joe came up with, and later revealed as a fabricated narrative of Joe's time in the woods.
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When his book was done, when McKeo had finished writing it, it was published under the name Alone in the Wilderness.
If Ain't Broke Don't Fix It T-Shirt Novelty Gifts
It was a book about Ross Perot's life, and he mentioned it when discussing the high national debt making the US vulnerable to invasion.
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He did recently come out because he had a book coming out about his life, and he said that our national debt was so high that we were open to invasion. That book about his life that's If It Ain't Pero...
— Episode: 288 - Ross Perot
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Episode: 288 - Ross Perot
It was a book about Ross Perot's life, and he mentioned it when discussing the high national debt making the US vulnerable to invasion.
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He did recently come out because he had a book coming out about his life, and he said that our national debt was so high that we were open to invasion. That book about his life that's If It Ain't Perot, Don't Fix It?
inktastic My Great Uncle Whale-y Loves Me Baby Bib
It was mentioned in passing that the podcast hosts were reading this book and it seemed to have influenced their imagining of the conditions of 19th-century seafaring.
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It's in the book my parents reading by whales this was his life for many years
— Episode: 285 - Bully Bob Waterman
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Episode: 285 - Bully Bob Waterman
It was mentioned in passing that the podcast hosts were reading this book and it seemed to have influenced their imagining of the conditions of 19th-century seafaring.
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It's in the book my parents reading by whales this was his life for many years
Blood and Thunder
An Epic of the American West
Kit Carson was mentioned as a national hero, whose exploits were documented in dime novels; he was also known for his scouting and trapping skills, and had multiple Native American wives.
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Kit Carson was a national hero, written about in dime novels for his scouting and trapping skills.
— Episode: 279 - Comanche Quanah Parker
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Episode: 279 - Comanche Quanah Parker
Kit Carson was mentioned as a national hero, whose exploits were documented in dime novels; he was also known for his scouting and trapping skills, and had multiple Native American wives.
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Kit Carson was a national hero, written about in dime novels for his scouting and trapping skills.
Harriet Tubman, conductor on the Underground Railroad
It was mentioned that Harriet Tubman's authorized biography was written by Sarah Bradford and was used as a fundraising tool. Some of the details and facts about Harriet's actions might have been exaggerated or altered during the process.
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So this is what abolitionist Sarah Bradford wrote Harriet's authorized biography hoping to raise money to pay off her house.
— Episode: 276 - Harriet Tubman
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Episode: 276 - Harriet Tubman
It was mentioned that Harriet Tubman's authorized biography was written by Sarah Bradford and was used as a fundraising tool. Some of the details and facts about Harriet's actions might have been exaggerated or altered during the process.
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So this is what abolitionist Sarah Bradford wrote Harriet's authorized biography hoping to raise money to pay off her house.
This is also why many of the facts about Tubman may have been exaggerated and why there is so much disagreement about her actions because in the end it was a book written to sell.
MEIN KAMPF A dream of violence that was abandoned for a far grimmer reality
It was mentioned as a book that Adolf Hitler wrote, which contained early hints of his immigration views, and was described as a page-turner.
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In 1924, in a book called Mein Kampf, Is now really the time to take a breather, Dave? This is my favorite book.
— Episode: 266 - Eugenics (Live in Los Angeles)
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Episode: 266 - Eugenics (Live in Los Angeles)
It was mentioned as a book that Adolf Hitler wrote, which contained early hints of his immigration views, and was described as a page-turner.
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In 1924, in a book called Mein Kampf, Is now really the time to take a breather, Dave? This is my favorite book.
A man named Adolf Hitler wrote, Quote, there is today one state in which at least weak beginnings toward a better conception of immigration are noticeable.
Of course, it is not our model German republic, but the United States.
I know, I couldn't put it down. Rip off a janitor, nobody gives a shit. Such a page turner.
Bedside Manor
The book was mentioned in passing as something a person could not afford.
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You can't afford my book, Bedside Manor. Forget it.
— Episode: 266 - Eugenics (Live in Los Angeles)
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Episode: 266 - Eugenics (Live in Los Angeles)
The book was mentioned in passing as something a person could not afford.
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You can't afford my book, Bedside Manor. Forget it.
The great impostor
It was a biography about Ferdinand Demara that was published in 1959 and became a bestseller, making him a household name. The book later became a movie starring Tony Curtis.
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Robert Crichton published a biography about Fred called the great imposter and the book was a bestseller.
— Episode: 255 - Fake Navy Man Fred Demara
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Episode: 255 - Fake Navy Man Fred Demara
It was a biography about Ferdinand Demara that was published in 1959 and became a bestseller, making him a household name. The book later became a movie starring Tony Curtis.
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Robert Crichton published a biography about Fred called the great imposter and the book was a bestseller.
Landnamabok Viking Settlers and Their Customs in Iceland
It was mentioned as a book about the settlement of Iceland, also known as the Book of Settlements, and that it detailed Ingolfur Arnarson as the first permanent settler in 874.
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There is a book called the Landnamabok.
— Episode: 252 - Icelandic History - Live from Reyk...
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Episode: 252 - Icelandic History - Live from Reykjavik
It was mentioned as a book about the settlement of Iceland, also known as the Book of Settlements, and that it detailed Ingolfur Arnarson as the first permanent settler in 874.
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There is a book called the Landnamabok.
Landnamabok. Also known as the Book of Settlements.
It means settlement book or land finding book.
The Passion Hymns of Iceland, Being Translations From the Passion-hymns of Hallgrim Petursson
It was discussed as the greatest work of Halgrmur Ptursson, a poet and ordained clergyman, and that it was popular in Iceland, even being read on the radio during Lent.
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His poetry was very Jesus heavy particularly his greatest work Hymns of the Passion which you guys fucking love.
— Episode: 252 - Icelandic History - Live from Reyk...
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Episode: 252 - Icelandic History - Live from Reykjavik
It was discussed as the greatest work of Halgrmur Ptursson, a poet and ordained clergyman, and that it was popular in Iceland, even being read on the radio during Lent.
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His poetry was very Jesus heavy particularly his greatest work Hymns of the Passion which you guys fucking love.
The work consists of 50 hymns describing and interpreting the passion and death of Christ.
The hymns have been published every four years since 1666 because people want to be buried with them.
It has been published every four years since 1666 because people want to be buried with them.
They are still read on Icelandic state radio during Lent one hymn each evening.
A Dollop of Delight (A Recipe for Love Novel Book 5)
It was mentioned that a book containing stories from the podcast, 'The Dollop', would be released in May, with condensed versions of stories, illustrations by James Foster, and new jokes.
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we have a book coming out in May we just want to we were saying before that we weren't sure we I don't we don't know if we fully set expectation as to what the book is we just want to let like people...
— Episode: 243 - The Gas Mask Man Garrett Morgan
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Episode: 243 - The Gas Mask Man Garrett Morgan
It was mentioned that a book containing stories from the podcast, 'The Dollop', would be released in May, with condensed versions of stories, illustrations by James Foster, and new jokes.
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we have a book coming out in May we just want to we were saying before that we weren't sure we I don't we don't know if we fully set expectation as to what the book is we just want to let like people know that they are 95% stories we've covered on this podcast they're kind of condensed versions of it with a major art by James Foster some new jokes we threw in there
Making Movies
It was published in 1915 and discussed the negative stereotypes and mistreatment of Native American actors in the early days of Hollywood, including their treatment on set.
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The Red Indians, who have been fortunate enough to secure permanent engagements with several Western film companies, are paid salary that keeps them well provided with tobacco and their worshipped fir...
— Episode: 241 - The Two Indigenous Actors (Live w/...
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Episode: 241 - The Two Indigenous Actors (Live w/ Bert Krei...
It was published in 1915 and discussed the negative stereotypes and mistreatment of Native American actors in the early days of Hollywood, including their treatment on set.
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The Red Indians, who have been fortunate enough to secure permanent engagements with several Western film companies, are paid salary that keeps them well provided with tobacco and their worshipped fire water.
It might be thought that this would civilize them completely, but it has had quite the reverse effect. For the work affords them an opportunity to live their savage days again and they are not slow to take advantage of it.
They put their heart and soul in the work, especially in battles with the whites. And it is necessary to have armed guards watch over their movements for at least a sign of treachery.
Even today, a few white players specialize in Indian parts. They take leading parts for which Indians are seldom adaptable.
To act as an Indian is the easiest thing possible for the red skin is practically motionless.
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