Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne

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  Letters on an Elk Hunt-Elinore Pruitt Stewart 02.08.2026 3j 3mnt

  "Letters on an Elk Hunt" by Elinore Pruitt Stewart invites listeners into the heart of the American wilderness through a series of personal letters that capture the essence of adventure and exploration. Stewart's vivid storytelling and keen observations reveal the beauty and challenges of elk hunting, while also reflecting on the deeper connections between nature and the human spirit. This timeless narrative resonates today as it speaks to our enduring desire for adventure, connection to the land, and the pursuit of self-discovery. Stewart's eloquent prose and authentic voice remind us of the importance of embracing life's journeys, making this audiobook a captivating experience for anyone seeking inspiration from the great outdoors.
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  Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne - Dorothy Osborne 05.06.2026 6j 17mnt

  A lively, interesting and important collection of 17th century love-letters written by an English lady, against the background of the Civil War and the Restoration [summary by hefyd]After refusing a long string of suitors put forth by her family, including her cousin Thomas Osborne, Henry Cromwell (son of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell) and Sir Justinian Isham, in 1655 Dorothy Osborne married Sir William Temple, a man with whom she had carried on a lengthy clandestine courtship that was largely epistolary in nature. It is for her letters to Temple, which were witty, progressive and socially illuminating, that Osborne is remembered. Only Osborne's side of the correspondence survived and comprises a collection of seventy-seven letters held in the British Library. (Summary from Wikipedia)Note: This reading contains all the letters in the correspondence but leaves out the editorial comments.