Bedtime in the Public Domain

W. Blaine Dowler

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Reading books from the public domain, one chapter at a time.

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578 episodes

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3m
Jan 03, 2022
"A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum

Five Daemons are upset with Santa's success in his work, and kidnap him to stop his progress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

17m
Dec 23, 2021
Announcing book 21

The formal announcement of Book 21: "A Kidnapped Santa Claus". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

1m
Dec 06, 2021
Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn: Complete Audiobook version

The entire story of Robin Hood's young protege. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

1h 13m
Nov 18, 2021
Chapter 8 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

The Sherriff of Nottingham finds his way to Robin Hood's camp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

10m
Nov 17, 2021
Chapter 7 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

The Sherriff of Nottingham learns the truth about his son's fate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

8m
Nov 16, 2021
Chapter 6 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

Young Robin encounters the swineherd once more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

11m
Nov 15, 2021
Chapter 5 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

Young Robin explores the area on his own, and witnesses nature in all its glory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

9m
Nov 12, 2021
Chapter 4 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

Little John helps young Robin learn to use his new bow and arrow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

10m
Nov 11, 2021
Chapter 3 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

Young Robin encounters the band of criminals that stole from his party in the woods. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

6m
Nov 10, 2021
Chapter 2 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

Young Robin meets another young boy while lost in the forest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

11m
Nov 09, 2021
Chapter 1 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)

We meet our hero, the young Master Robin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

5m
Nov 08, 2021
Announcing Book 20

Announcing the next book, which begins on November 8, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

1m
Nov 01, 2021
The Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells (Audiobook version)

The complete audiobook version of by H.G. Wells. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

3h 38m
Oct 14, 2021
Ch. 22: The Man Alone (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick returns to society, in a way. While the term was not yet in use, he describes his experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

6m
Oct 13, 2021
Ch. 21: The Reversion of the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick is the last surviving human on the island, and without Dr. Moreau's ongoing procedures, the beast folk are reverting to their instinctive ways. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

21m
Oct 12, 2021
Ch. 20: Alone With the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick finds himself the sole human on the island, and that's not a safe thing to be. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

8m
Oct 11, 2021
Ch. 19: Montgomery's "Bank Heist" (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

In times of crisis, Montgomery's coping skills are found to be wanting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

13m
Oct 08, 2021
Ch. 18: The Finding of Moreau (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick convinces Montgomery of the importance of finding Moreau. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

6m
Oct 07, 2021
Ch. 17: A Catastrophe

Things take a sudden and substantial turn for the worse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

8m
Oct 06, 2021
Ch. 16: How the Beast Folk Tasted Blood (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick and Montgomery make a very disturbing discovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

20m
Oct 05, 2021
Ch. 15: Concerning the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Montgomery and Prendick have a summarized conversation about the inhabitants of the island. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

9m
Oct 04, 2021
Ch. 14: Doctor Moreau Explains (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Dr. Moreau explains his research and goals to Prendick, including an abbreviated history of the island. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

19m
Oct 01, 2021
Ch. 13: A Parley (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Moreau and Montgomery find Prendick just before his drowns himself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

7m
Sep 30, 2021
Ch. 12: The Sayers of the Law (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick is taken to the village of the Beast Folk, and learns a little more about their culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

13m
Sep 29, 2021
Ch. 11: The Hunting of the Man (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick tries to escape for fear of being vivisected. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

8m
Sep 28, 2021
Ch. 10: The Crying of the Man (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick returns to his room, and his absence has been noticed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

5m
Sep 27, 2021
Ch. 9: The Thing in the Woods (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick goes into the woods to escape the cries of the puma, and soon regrets his decision. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

15m
Sep 24, 2021
Ch. 8: The Crying of the Puma (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Prendick tries to get some answers from Montgomery, but it's difficult with the noises of the puma in the background. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

4m
Sep 23, 2021
Ch. 7: The Locked Door (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)

Edward is provided secure accommodations on the island, and is finally far enough up on Maslow's hierarchy that he can sit and think. He suddenly and unpleasantly realizes where he's heard the name of his host before. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bedtime-in-public-domain/message

7m
Sep 22, 2021