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1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

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FRANKENSTEIN THE CLASSIC STORY by MARY SHELLEY (ABRIDGED)

Mary Shelleys 1820 science fiction/horror tale Frankenstein in abridged form in which a man made monster turns against his creator. The true story of Mary Shelley and what inspired her to write this gothic horror tale is told at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast here: https://audioboom.com/posts/6391631-frankenstein-the-incredible-story-behind-the-story Please Help Our Survey: www.podcastlistener.com/1001 Sponsor Links: www.Parcast.com/history for Historical Figures www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/1001 Music: Haunting Sadness Media Charger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202430 min

THE DEATH OF HALPIN FRAYSER by AMBROSE BIERCE

A scary tale about a disembodied spirit and two lawmen who are hunting him in the woods near a church graveyard. Enjoy alkl our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com

Oct 23, 202442 min

A GHOST by GUY de MAUPASSANT

At a gathering of old friends, one man describes his encounter with a female ghost. Be sure to check out our 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft stories at your favorite podcast server. Enjoy all our stories at www.bestof1001stories.com

Oct 20, 202418 min

BEST OF (#34 of 515) CONFESSIONS OF A HUMORIST by O.HENRY

In this classic O.Henry short story, a second accountant in a small hardware store finds he has a talent for writing things that make people smile, He is soon selling his humorous writings to magazines, and one offers him a high paying job. But soon he begins running out of inspiration and finds himself chasing friends and family for funny quips-and things go downhill from there. Get all of our shows at one website:WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202421 min

HOW THE JACK O' LANTERN GOT ITS NAME

The story of how the Jack O' Lantern got its name. SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY AT PATREON Become an Assistant Producer at 1001 Stories Network ( a great resume enhancement) and support us at Patreon today! Here;s the link: https://www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork\ YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 202411 min

AN INVITATION by ROBERT BARR

A powerful and cruel Archbishop traveling with a 12 man escort is returning home after demanding allegiance from smaller fiefdoms in the region when he is suddenly surrounded by a force twice his size and given an invitation to dine with the female ruler of a castle he has not yet conquered, thinking she will be an easy victory. Check out all of our podcasts and their episodes at www.bestof1001.com.

Oct 13, 202434 min

BEST OF (#33 OF 514) THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (PT 2) by RICHARD CONNELL

"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (pt 2):The thrilling conclusion to Richard Connell's popular short story The Most Dangerous Game pits John Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York, as the prey of a mad Russian general who is hunting him to kill for sport. Music by Mattia Cupelli Dark Mysteric Ambient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202432 min

BEST OF (#32 OF 514) THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (PT I) by RICHARD CONNELL

A 1001 Classic Short Stories Flashback: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell: In this classic short story by Richard Connell, a big game hunter finds himself the unwilling prey of a Russian killer who kills men for sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202428 min

THE PURPLE WIG A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON

The Duke of Exmoor wears a wig which people believe hides a family disfigurement- namely a deformed ear. He creates a terrible curse that would befall anyone who sees his naked head. When a local reporter calls out the Duke for creating a false curse Father Brown, using his understanding of human behavior, challenges the Duke to reveal his secret.

Oct 9, 202436 min

KEN'S DAY and BREAKING TRAINING by ZANE GREY

The final game is against Place, but this time it's s a home game. After the game, team gathers for one last meeting before everyone heads home for the summer.

Oct 6, 202444 min

BEST OF (#31 OF 513) THE ADVENTURE OF THE EGYPTIAN TOMB by AGATHA CHRISTIE

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was an English writer. She is known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around her fictional detectives Hercule Pourot and Miss Marple. The Guiness Book of World Records lists her as the best selling author in history, with 66 novels and 14 huge short story collections. CHECK OUT ALL OUR EPISODES AT 11 PODCASTS AT WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 202438 min

THE TENOR by H. C. BUNNER

A humurous tale about a young New York City girl and her best best friend who both idolize a visiting French Tenor and cleverly hatch a plan for one of them to serve as his housemaid so she can meet her idol in person. H.C. Bunner at his best.

Oct 2, 202429 min

A METTER OF PRINCIPLE and THE FIRST PLACE GAME THE YOUNG PITCHER by ZANE GREY

Ken Ward pitches against the best team in their conference- Place- and its a nail-biter all the way.

Sep 29, 202455 min

BEST OF (#32 OF 504) DRACULA'S GUEST by BRAM STOKER

An Englishman traveling in Europe decides to ignore the advice of his terrified coachman and begins walking alone toward an ancient deserted village. He soon finds himself in the company of the dead. NEW Enjoy 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001podcast.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202437 min

RAPPACINI'S DAUGHTER (PT 2) by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

Giovanni enters the garden for the first time and soon Beatrice joins him. The two find they have much in common- but there is a lingering fear on the part of Giovanni regarding her poisonous apsect, a fear which become worse after Giovanni is warned by jhis father's friend that she has become a part of her father's deadly experiment.

Sep 25, 202441 min

MRS.RAEBURN'S WAXWORKS by LADY ELEANOR SMITH

A down and out young man looking for work gets a job as custodian at a wax works museum and finds himself captivated by a woman's wax likeness in the section reserved for murderers. This story was inspired by the author's attempt to sneak into the famous Madame Tussaud's London waxworks- the story of which we are currently playing at 1001 Hedroes, legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast.

Sep 22, 202433 min

BEST OF (#31 OF 503) THE STUDENT by ANTON CHEKHOV STORIES BY CHEKHOV

A young seminary student living during starving times in Russia comes to the realization that history connects us all...that hard times were experienced two millenniums ago as they are now- and that the human spirit triumphs over all. ANTON CHEKHOV STORIES BY CHEKHOV PODCAST ANTON CHEKHOV SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202417 min

RAPPACCINI'S DAUGHTER (PT 1) by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

You'll find suspense, horror, and brilliantly crafted storyline in this classic Hawthorne short story about a young man who cmonmes to Padua Italy to study and finds himself in love with a young beauty whose life has been compromised by an evil father.

Sep 18, 202440 min

FRIENDSHIP and THE HEARN GAME ZANE GREY

Ken Ward, returning to the team's quarters after his fight with Graves, is confronted by Coach Worry, who asks him how his face got banged up. Graves appears a few minutes later in worse shape and gets a tongue-lashing from Worry.

Sep 15, 202448 min

STATE UNIVERSITY GAME and KEN CLASHES WITH GRAVES

The team plays an overconfident State University team and teaches them some lessons. After the game, the coach warns the team of their only weakness- that of every man on the team adhering to the rules of curfew and rules regarding no smoking/no drinking. But one player is going against the grain- and Ken calls him out.

Sep 11, 202447 min

IN THE SPRING and A COWARD by MAUPASSANT

In The Spring- A young man goes outdoors on a warm spring day and finds his attentions are riveted on a beautiful young girl- but before he can approach him he is pulled aside by an older man who insists on telling him a story about the dangers of love. A Coward- An overly proud young man challenges another to a duel but his courage fades as the hour approaches. (Warning- Explicit). To enjoy all our archives try our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com.

Sep 8, 202436 min

BEST OF (#29 OF 501) THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE

Holmes and Watson come to differences with Scotland Yard's LeStrade over who apparently murdered an old builder. Get all of our shows at one website: https://.WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 202455 min

A SISTERLY SCHEME by H.C. BUNNER

While vacationing at a Maine resort, a young bachelor is left hign and high by a young lady who decided to dump him at the last minute. While watching her disappear acropss the lake with her new choice, he is approached by a saucy young lady who happenes to be the younger sister of his love interest.

Sep 4, 202422 min

PRESIDENT HALSTEAD ON COLLEGE SPIRIT and NEW PLAYERS

Following an inspiring speech from President Halstead, some new plqayers appeared, and Ken finally got a chance to pitch.

Sep 1, 202428 min

BEST OF (#28 OF 500) GARM-A HOSTAGE by RUDYARD KIPLING

A humorous Rudyard Kipling story based upon his time serving the military in India when it was a British colony. The narrator is an officer who has been given an extremely intelligent bull terrier by a subordinate whose career he saved after a drunken incident. The officer tries to find ways to return the dog to his owner but the owner keeps refusing, believing he has to serve "penance" for his mistakes.. Get all of our shows at one website:WWW.BESTOF1001WSTORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 202437 min

A RULER OF MEN by O.HENRY

On the streets of New York our narrator runs into an old buddy named Kansas Bill who he hasn't seen for a long while. After a few beers his old pal,shares a whopper of a story about how he got himself involved with an Irishman who planned to rule a small town on the coast of a small Latin American country, and how Kansas Bill was invited along. Enjoy lots of great stories at our now website at www.bestof1001stories.com

Aug 28, 202442 min

HUNTER QUARTERMAINE'S STORY by H. RIDER HAGGARD

Upon invitation to Sir Henry's residence, a small group mof close friends, both men and women, gather to have a chance to meet the famous African big game hunter Mr. Allen Quartermaine. This story, written in 1885, is one of H. Rider Hagarrd's best short stories and a tale so well told you can't help but feel you are in the room listening to the narrative. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com.

Aug 25, 202443 min

BEST OF (#27 of 500) THE INTERLOPERS by SAKI

Two men, both having been feuding over property rights for years, meet one another at night while hunting each other in the forest, only to have a lightening-struck tree fall upon them, pinning them both down. Siad to be one of HH Munro's (Saki) best. SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY AT PATREON Become an Assistant Producer at 1001 Stories Network ( a great resume enhancement) and support us at Patreon today! Here;s the link: https://www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork\ YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 202420 min

OLD TICONDEROGA by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

New Englander writer Nathaniel Hawthorne visits the remains of Fort Ticonderoga, which played an important part in the French-Indian and Revolutionary wars as first the French battled the English for possession of the valuable waterways and later the British battled the American colonists for possesion of the northern colonies. For more short and long classic stories follow us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Also check out our archives at www.bestof1001stories.com

Aug 21, 202416 min

ANNIHILATION AND EXAMINATIONS ZANE GREY THE YOUNG PITCHER

The big day arrives during spring training and the banished varsity players , sidelined this year due to their playing for other teams off season, arrive to wreak revenge upon Coach Arthur's new recruits with a crowd of thousands of students. Afterwards, Ken goes for early exams to qualify to play this season. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com

Aug 18, 202439 min

BEST OF (#26 of 478) AUNT PHILIPPA AND THE MEN by LUCY MAUD MONTTGOMERY

In this great short story by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, a young lady (Ursula) is ordered by her father to place some distance between herself and her suitor for the summer, and she is sent to live with her aunt on the coast. Her Aunt Philippa is a "speaks-her-mind" type of old school aunt, and does her best to discourage Ursula from marrying just anybody. Aunt Philippa is a character and a story you will want to share with your friends- and we hope you do! NOTE: We have a second Lucy Maud Montgomery story called "Christmas at Red Butte" playing starting Wednesday at our new podcast 1001 GREATEST LOVE STORIES that you will also enjoy- in that story a young orphan girl living with her very poor aunt and two cousins in Saskatchawan sacrifices her only possession to make sure her cousins have a Christmas. Your link to subscribe (its free, like all podcast subscriptions) is below. These Canadian authored episodes a thanks to our Canadian reviewers. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas... Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 202435 min

THE STORY OF SIR PELIAS (CHAPS 5-6) by HOWARD PYLE from THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR

In Chapter 5: How Sir Gawain met Sir Pelias- then how Sir Gawain found his way into Lady Ettards castle In Chapter 6: Sir Pelias is saved from certain death by the Lady of the Lake Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com

Aug 14, 202458 min

THE THREE TOOLS OF DEATH A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON

Father Brown is called upon to investigate the recent death of an older recluse who was at one time well known to the community, His brilliant insight leads the police to the manner in which the old man's death took place. You are invited to explore over 2,500 episodes from our 11 podcasts at our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com- Enjoy!

Aug 11, 202433 min

BEST OF (#25 OF 476) WILLIAM WILSON by EDGAR ALLAN POE

In this story a young man attending school in England meets his doppleganger,or double, who looks and dresses the same,and even shares the same birthday (which happens to be Poe's as well). His double is a never-ending source of angst for the young man, who believes he is superior to all others, and is given to a profligate lifestyle with few morals and little respect for his peers. but finds that he is outsmarted at every turn by his double, who follows him to both Eton and Oxford and then beyond, finding ways to turn up every time our protagonist takes an immoral turn in life. This story inspired Steven King's book "The Outsider". Check out our new website (2024) at www.bestof1001stories.com and enjoy the best from 11 of our 1001 podcasts!

Aug 9, 20241h 2m

THE SAFETY MATCH by ANTON CHEKHOV

A truly rare story from Anton Chekhov which is best decribed as a mystery spoof. A seasoned Russian investigator teams up with a 20 year old detective wanna-be to determine the fate of a retired worker. Visit our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and enjoy the best of my first ten years of stories from the 1001 stories network.

Aug 4, 202450 min

BEST OF (#24 ORF 473) BREAD and THAT IOWA TOWN from PRAIRIE GOLD

In 1914, when America sent many of her young men to fight for Europe's freedom, a call was put out throughout the state of Iowa for written articles and stories about life in Iowa which would be combined into a book which would be sent to the young men from that state who away fighting. These two stories were included in that book, which is called Pioneer Memories. For those of you who have never been in Iowa-its still pretty much as described-and its still very rich farmland. Bread- by Ellis Parker Butler That Iowa Town- Oney Fred Sweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 202420 min

RIP VAN WINKLE by WASHINGTON IRVING

This classic story from America's first widely recognized author Washington Irving tells the story of a henpecked husband who fell asleep in the Catskills for twenty years and upon waking up, was surprised to find that everything had changed and that the American Revolution had taken place during his absence. Get the new link for 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at THE NEW GOOGLE PLAY APP here: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQURMNzU3MzM0Mjg0NQ%3D%3D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 202443 min

THE STORY OF SIR PELLIAS (CHAPS 3-4) from THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS

In chapter 3 Sir Pellias holds true to his promise to declare Queen Guinivere to be the most beautiful queen while outside the castle of the knight of the green sleeves- and winds up being treated to a dinner within the castle where he is persuaded to give up his enchanted necklace - after which troubole follows. In chapter 4, back in Camelt, Sir Gawaine insults the Queen and is banished from King Arthur's realm, whereupon he setws out on a journey of adventure with his comrade Sir Ewaine and eventually finds Sir Pellias. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com today!

Jul 28, 20241h 0m

BEST OF 1001 (#23 FAV OF 472) WAR and JAN THE UNREPENTANT JACK LONDON

War- A cavalry scout comes upon a deserted farmhouse where violence has recently taken place and turns down the opportunity to shoot an enemy soldier who is filling his canteen... Jan The Unrepentant- A group of prospectors in Alaska go half mad when one shoots another in the neck and they decide its time for him to hang-but hanging Jan will be no easy task. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and join our mailing list-Thanks!

Jul 26, 202431 min

A TINY LITTLE THING and ANDROCLUS & THE LION TALES FOR ALL AGES

A Tiny Little Thing- A father teaches a little girl the importantace of all lives big or small Androcles & The Lion- A slave turned gladiator befriends a lion when they share a cave and later the favor is returned in a big way Join us at our new (2024) website at www.bestof1001stories.com and sign on for our first newsletter plus browse our 11 1001 podcasts for favorite stories of all kinds. Its easy to use and yes, the listens are counted so it helps us all around. The website allows me to showcase ten years orf narration/stories and gives us a lot more punch with SEO.

Jul 24, 202416 min

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES and THE SWINEHERD HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON

Two classic morality tales which have been shared for way over a hundred years from Hans Christian Anderson. The Emperor's New Clothes: The ruler of a kingdom is duped by a pair of conmen pretending to be weavers who convince the emperor that only the ignorant, or those unfit for their jobs, fail to see the fine clothes they will make for the king. The word gets around and when the king dons the clothes, he and everyone else can see that he is standing in his underwear, but no one has the moral courage to tell the king that he is standing with very little on. All are afraid they will be thought ignorant or unfit to hold their jobs. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and sign up for our newsletter today, plus browse our 11 1001 podcasts for good stories.

Jul 21, 202424 min

BEST OF (#22 OF 471) TRANSIENTS IN ARCADIA by O.HENRY

A young woman of obvious class is enjoying a week's stay and an escape from the summer heat at a posh New York City Hotel when she meets a debonair young man who has similar interests. You are invited to browse our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com where you'll find 11 of my 1001 podcast shows representing ten years of storytelling. You'll find adventure, mysteries, western stories, old time radio, classic novels, Americana, short stories, and much more! Plus you are invited to join our mailing list for my newsletters and leave audio messages and reviews. The search works very well in each podcast- give it a try!

Jul 19, 202415 min

THE SIGN OF THE BROKEN SWORD A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY

This is one of best Father Brown stories I have had the pleasure to share. Its a great story that rings true- a story of a military leader whose legend was perhaps not as well deserved as all his admirers believed. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com and get a look at all our 1001 shows- give some a try! And join our mailing list. I will be adding a newsletter and very soon a new show called "Boomer Bedtime Stories". In this show we'll discuss what is was like growing up in the 50's and 60's- you know, when the dinosaurs roamed.

Jul 17, 202447 min

PRISONER OF THE SOPHS and CALL FOR CANDIDATES ZANE GREY THE YOUNG PITCHER

Ken Ward, after talking to his coach not long after the great potato fight, is talked into walking over to the Sophmore dormirories to aplogize to the varsity basball captain, Dale- but Dale has other plans, and Ken and the coach find themselves trapped with no way out. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.com, and take advantage of some really good search opportunities there. Some tips for Search: Author Names: Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London, Robert Barr, Rudyard Kipling, Frank Stockton, Henry Cuyler Bunner (Humor), Lucy Maud Montgomery (Heartwarming), Willa Cather, Zane grey (Baseball Stories), Howard Pyle (Robin Hood & King Arthur), Ambrose Bierce, Father Brown, Bret Harte, Ray Bradbury (SciFi), O.Henry (Old NY, stories w a twist), Edgar Allan Poe (Horror and Detective), Agatha Christie (Poirot Mystery), Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (Romance), Anton Chekhov (Russian Stories), Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson (Australian Humor and Pathos), Mark Twain (Americana), James Baldwin (Tales)

Jul 14, 202428 min

THE VARSITY CAPTAIN and A GREAT ARM by ZANE GREY

The start of another great series of baseball short stories (the last one was "The Red-Headed Outfield)- this one being"The Young Pitcher'- the storyof a very young man who attends a large college as a freshman and soon learns what hazing is all about. His dream of playing baseball for that college seems to end when he punches the varsity captain of the baseball team during a rough hazing. In true Zane Grey style- this is a fast-moving story that will bring you in and keep you around for more. Tags: Zane Grey, Baseball, Coming of Age Story Visit our new website at Bestof 1001Stories.com to enjoy all our 1001 shows!

Jul 10, 202432 min

THE STORY OF SIR PELIAS (CHAPS 1-2) FROM HOWARD PYLE'S 'THE STORY OF KING ARTHUR & HIS KNIGHTS

Sir Pelias, one of King Arthur's top knights, makes a promise to Lady Guinevere that he will go on a mission to defend her honor, and leaves her company unarmed, promising he will capture another knight's armor and return with great deeds accomplished.

Jul 7, 202446 min

BEST OF 1001 (#20 OF 463) BOULE DE SUIF (PT 2) by GUY DE MAUPASSANT

In part two the travelers are growing more and more resentful of Boule de Suif as she continues to say no to the German officer- and they concoct devious ways to try to convince her that it is her patriotic duty to give in. Featured here: "La Marseilles" (near end), is the National Anthem of France. the song was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Roget de Lisle in Strasbourg after the declaration of of war by France against Austria and was and is considered a patriotic war song. You might remember in Casablanca (at 1001 Heroes) in Rick's Bar, as the Germans began to sing their patriotic song, the free French in the bar countered with La Marseilles. Visit our Brand New Website (July 2024) www.Bestof1001Stories.com today! Join Our mailing List REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 202448 min

BEST OF 1001 (#20 OF 463) BOULE DE SUIF (PT. 1) by GUY de MAUPASSANT

First published in April of 1880, "Boule de Suif" is one of Maupassant's most famous and important stories. The term 'Boule de Suif' is most often translated as "Dumpling" or "Ball of Lard". The use of this no longer acceptable term for bigness was prevalent in those days and society's upper crust felt no guilt in using it in the presence of persons they thought of as coming from a lower class. In this story a carriage load of persons escaping the German occupation of their city of Rouen, France are traveling to Havre where they believe their French countrymen are still in control.. The division of classes evident throughout the trip allows Maupassant to hand a stinging rebuke to the ills of French society at the time, as one of the passengers, a courtesan, meaning a prostitute, is nicknamed 'Boule de Suif'. She, having thought to bring the only food, suddenly becomes popular when the trip bogs down into a 15 hour journey.. Visit Our New Website (July 2024) www.Bestof1001Stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: Also review at Apple or Podchaser, comments at spotify SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 202443 min

THE LOADED DOG by HENRY LAWSON

A playful young black labrador gives three Australian gold miners a scare when he picks up a wrapped explosive charge and chases the scared miners with it, thinking its a game of fetch and return. NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Android devices here: ​​https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=479022&refid=stpr. Get all of our shows at one website: www.1001storiespodcast.com CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Open these links to enjoy our shows! APPLE USERS Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at iTunes/apple Podcast App Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at iTunes/Apple Podcast now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Player.fm FREE: https://player.fm/series/1001-radio-days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales:https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Classic-Short-Stories-%26-Tales-id1323543?country=us 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries: https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Heroes%2C-Legends%2C-Histories-%26-Mysteries-Podcast-id1323418?country=us 1001 Stories for the Road:https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Stories-For-The-Road-id1324757?country=us Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.1001storiesnetwork.com- our home website with Megaphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 202422 min

THE WARRIOR MAID OF SAN CARLOS by ROBERT BARR

A true story telling of the time young Horatio Nelson, while reconnoitering Fort San Carlos for the planned takeover of Nicaragua with a single ship, encountered the 16 year old daughter of the fort's commander as she was outside trying to gauge the size of the British ship. The exploits of the famous British Lord Nelson fill volumes- this was the story of how he lost his eye.. NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Android devices here: ​​https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=479022&refid=stpr. Get all of our shows at one website: www.1001storiespodcast.com CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW... Open these links to enjoy our shows! APPLE USERS Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at iTunes/apple Podcast App Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at iTunes/Apple Podcast now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Player.fm FREE: https://player.fm/series/1001-radio-days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales:https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Classic-Short-Stories-%26-Tales-id1323543?country=us 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries: https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Heroes%2C-Legends%2C-Histories-%26-Mysteries-Podcast-id1323418?country=us 1001 Stories for the Road:https://castbox.fm/channel/1001-Stories-For-The-Road-id1324757?country=us Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.1001storiesnetwork.com- our home website with Megaphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202426 min