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With Porter in the Essex

Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812.

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  1. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    Zone Policeman 88; A Close Range Study of the Panama Canal and Its Workers-Harry A. Franck (opens the original)

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    "Zone Policeman 88" by Harry A. Franck offers a vivid exploration of the Panama Canal and the diverse workers who contributed to its monumental construction. Through Franck's keen observations, listeners are drawn into the intricate dynamics of labor, culture, and the challenges faced in this monumental engineering project. The themes of perseverance and the human spirit shine through, making this account not only a historical reflection but also a timeless reminder of the resilience found in th

  2. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines-Isabel Anderson (opens the original)

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    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in hist

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Bachelor Girl in Burma-Geraldine Edith Mitton (opens the original)

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    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in hist

  4. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Causes of the American Civil War: Secession Statements of Five Confederate States-Various (opens the original)

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    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in hist

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Account of Egypt by Herodotus-Herodotus (opens the original)

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    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in hist

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