The Man Who Gave Us Avocados (And Much More): David Fairchild

The Man Who Gave Us Avocados (And Much More): David Fairchild

Americans today enjoy access to a mind-boggling variety of foods. That is partly due to the work of David Fairchild, who pioneered efforts to discover and important tens of thousands of new plants to the United States as a plant explorer. This is his story. There are several biographies of David Fairchild, such as those by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Amanda Harris, and Daniel Stone. But I highly recommend reading Fairchild's autobiographical works, which include: The World Was My Garden (1938) Exploring for Plants (1930) The World Grows Round My Door (1947)

Lost at Sea in 1812

Amid the War of 1812, Charles Barnard and four companions were marooned in the Falkland Islands. Charles would be there for over 500 days, and it would be over four years until he returned home to New York. It is a tale of betrayal and survival. It is also the subject of Eric Jay Dolin's new book, Left for Dead. Eric joins me today to discuss Charles's ordeal and how he managed to survive. You can find Eric's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Dead-Shipwreck-Tragedy-Survival/dp/B0CSGW5NL9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FEYSKYPSJDTX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2WQsxH2K7WvULVb6tiZF79dD5pLREFiu8Wx1m4e4ZZYe7fahgljT_lDy2Gdug8rDt5t37E1vwQo-OP2mtqsL1QmYeN-Tpmu6ONXtIz_uEq7s5JxS67-aeTBgZLQ1101.wotwqHWeZCH-HKtaQwnSPrTOkKQHBkrGpYOJHK1swcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=left+for+dead+dolin&qid=1714584517&sprefix=%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Left-Dead-Shipwreck-Tragedy-Survival/dp/B0CSGW5NL9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FEYSKYPSJDTX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2WQsxH2K7WvULVb6tiZF79dD5pLREFiu8Wx1m4e4ZZYe7fahgljT_lDy2Gdug8rDt5t37E1vwQo-OP2mtqsL1QmYeN-Tpmu6ONXtIz_uEq7s5JxS67-aeTBgZLQ1101.wotwqHWeZCH-HKtaQwnSPrTOkKQHBkrGpYOJHK1swcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=left+for+dead+dolin&qid=1714584517&sprefix=%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1] You can find Eric's many other books here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Eric+Jay+Dolin&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1 [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Eric+Jay+Dolin&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1]

The Dark, Tragic Life of Edgar Allan Poe | with J. Gerald Kennedy

Edgar Allan Poe is a founder of gothic literature. His stories possess a timeless ability to thrill and terrify, from poetic allegories to detective mysteries, Poe covered it all. Join Logan Istre and Dr. J. Gerald Kennedy in a discussion of the dark life that produced even darker tales. The Inglenook is available on all podcast platforms (YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc). Find Dr. Kennedy's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-J-Gerald-Kennedy/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJ.+Gerald [https://www.amazon.com/Books-J-Gerald-Kennedy/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJ.+Gerald] Inglenook Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Inglenook [https://www.patreon.com/Inglenook]

Death and Danger on the Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail led thousands of pioneers overland across mountains and plains to the Pacific Coast, risking their lives and fortunes in the search for a better life. One such traveler was Jonathan Periam, farmer and journalist, who wrote down his experiences shortly before his death. This episode represents part one of three from Periam's account, "The Argonaut's Trail." Language used in this episode is from the historical source and does not reflect my own verbiage. Like and subscribe for more of history's greatest stories. The Inglenook is available on all podcast platforms. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Inglenook [https://www.patreon.com/Inglenook] "The Argonaut's Trail" was originally published in serialized form in the farm journal Prairie Farmer in 1911 and is now in the public domain. Reconstructing Periam's life has been a feature of my research in agricultural history.

The Forgotten History of American Quakers | with Thomas Hamm

The Quakers are one of the most interesting and under-appreciated religious traditions in American history. From their radical reformation of Christian doctrine, to the founding of Pennsylvania and their odd place in an expanding America, Friends have played an unforgettable part. Join host Logan Istre and guest Dr. Thomas Hamm of Earlham College, the leading expert on American Quaker history, for this Quaker Odyssey. Dr. Hamm's Books: 1. Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650-1920 (Penguin Classics, 2011) 2. God’s Government Begun: The Society for Universal Inquiry and Reform, 1842-1846 (Indiana University Press, 1995) 3. The Quakers in America (Columbia University Press, 2003) Earlham College: A History, 1847-1997 (Indiana University Press, 1997) 4. The Transformation of American Quakerism: Orthodox Friends, 1800-1907 (Indiana University Press, 1988) Theme Tune: "Lost Native," by Nat Keefe. Used with artist's permission.