The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 5

The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 12 - Fish Recipes

Let's continue our theme month of "Long-time Favorites" with this most favored work of all things home and comfort. This time, recipes for fish, along with interludes about the life and habits of particular species, and a poem about hermit crabs, because of course there is. Anchovy and carp and cod, oh my!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW]   Read "The Book of Household Management" by Isabella Beeton at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136]   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com]   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com [https://www.boringbookspod.com].

Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921, by C.K. Howard-Bury, Part 6

Let's kick off a theme month I'm calling "Long-time Favorites" with more from this journey to map the world's highest peak. This time, we experience more flowers and fields, the start of monsoon season, and some very leaky tents as we search for our next base camp. Onward and upward!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW]   Read "Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921" by C.K. Howard-Bury at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39421 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39421]   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com]   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com [https://www.boringbookspod.com].

The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 5

Let's relax and sleep with more from this classic of economic theory. This time, the wages of labor, the backroom collaboration of owners to undercut those wages, and the importance of paying more than subsistence for national success. Wait, what?   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW]   Read "The Wealth of Nations" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3300 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3300]   Music: "earth 2 earth" by PC III, licensed under CC BY   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com [https://www.boringbookspod.com].

Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building, by Brunner & Gerhard (Conclusion)

Let's relax and sleep as we conclude this guide to cozy home building. This time, water and sewer piping, the need for ventilation, why fireplaces are lovely but kind of useless, and the best design for your cesspool. The charming life indeed.   Patreon supporters, look for your full book recording of "Cottages" coming very shortly! Because some nights, you just need a good, long bit of boredom.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW]   Read "Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67922 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67922]   Music: "Heaven Be Here," by PC III, licensed under CC BY   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com [https://www.boringbookspod.com].

The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization, by P.W. Joyce, Part 2

Let's honor a certain March holiday with more from this history of Ireland. This time, the magical powers of druids, the rise of Christianity, and a tiny island's giant reputation for scholarly excellence. Also, the fairy realm! History truly contains multitudes.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW]   Read "The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41666 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41666]    Music: "Calling Other Worlds," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com]   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com [https://www.boringbookspod.com].