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The Rudyard Kipling Library

Rudyard Kipling

Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men, sharp-eyed children, and the strange roads between East and West. Each episode is spoken clear and steady, as though by a fireside companion, carrying you through adventure, mischief, and moral alike. Come listen, traveller, and let the old words march again beneath the steady drum of a human voice.

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  • S29 · E5
    October 27 · 20 min

    The Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat Part Five

    In which a rather singular legal fracas unfolds in the village, leading to an encounter with the local magistrates and a curious withdrawal of charges, much to the consternation of those involved. The affair then erupts into a political spectacle in...

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  • S29 · E4
    October 26 · 25 min

    The Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat Part Four

    In which the curious affair of Huckley’s famous vote on the Earth’s flatness unfolds amidst bustling tourist throngs and lively local gossip, revealing the quaint yet stubborn character of the village and its inhabitants. The arrival of the earnest...

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  • S29 · E3
    October 26 · 22 min

    The Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat Part Three

    In which the spirited denizens of Huckley village embrace the cause of the Geoplanarians with a fervour that brings the entire community to luscious, riotous life, and the young artist 'Dal' captures their exuberance in a dance that electrifies all...

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  • S29 · E2
    October 25 · 26 min

    The Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat Part Two

    In which the peculiar village of Huckley becomes the subject of spirited debate and literary fascination, as newspapers and local personages exchange opinions in a lively correspondence that blends village life with broader social peculiarities. The...

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  • S29 · E1
    October 25 · 20 min

    The Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat Part One

    In which a spirited group sets out to invigorate a faltering provincial newspaper amid the stolid backdrop of Huckley, a village fervently committed to the curious notion that the earth is flat, and finds themselves entangled in a clash of wills with...

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  • S28 · E3
    October 24 · 1 hr 13 min

    Two Tales about Aviation - As Easy as ABC

    In which a deputation from the Aërial Board of Control journeys to the fiercely independent District of Northern Illinois, a place resolute in its quest for privacy and defiant against the Planet’s accustomed order, where the old dangers of crowding...

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  • S28 · E2
    October 23 · 46 min

    Two Tales about Aviation - With the Night Mail Part 2

    In which a captain and his crew navigate a perilous and electrified atmospheric storm over the Atlantic, demonstrating skill and resilience amid the hazardous and unfamiliar conditions of aerial transport managed by a vigilant regulatory body. They...

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  • S28 · E1
    October 23 · 58 min

    Two Tales about Aviation - With the Night Mail Part 1

    In which the reader is taken aloft into the intricate world of the Night Mail aërial packet, where the marvels of advanced machinery and the steadfast vigilance of seasoned captains guide the vessel through wintry skies and busy air lanes. Amidst the...

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  • S27 · E6
    October 22 · 15 min

    The New Army in Training Chapter 6 - Territorial Battalions

    In which a curious observer finds himself navigating the quaint lanes of a southern town to meet a resolute Territorial battalion, freshly arrived from guarding the lonely, windswept railways of Lancashire, their tough northern spirit and local pride...

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  • S27 · E5
    October 22 · 13 min

    The New Army in Training Chapter 5 - Indian Troops

    In which the reader is taken into the bustling world of Indian troops newly arrived in England, their spirits coloured by the scents and sounds of home even as they adapt to foreign streets and customs. Observations turn to the men and mules of...

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  • S27 · E4
    October 21 · 17 min

    The New Army in Training Chapter 4 - Canadians in Camp

    In which the vast Canadian army, drawn from diverse and distant provinces and brimful of youthful vigour and tenacity, sets up camp on English soil, blending local pride with an eager readiness to learn the ways of soldiering and discipline. Among...

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  • S27 · E3
    October 21 · 21 min

    The New Army in Training Chapter 3 - Guns and Supply

    In which a familiar English estate is transformed into a bustling military camp where artillery batteries, horses, and supply wagons labour ceaselessly under damp and disorderly conditions, their precise and silent efficiency belying the...

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  • S27 · E2
    October 20 · 9 min

    The New Army in Training Chapter 2 - Iron Into Steel

    In which we witness the steady forging of raw recruits into disciplined soldiers amid the precise and candid tutelage of Scottish instructors, whose stern but fair manner cultivates keen self-awareness and a resolute spirit. The men’s physical rigour,...

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  • S27 · E1
    October 20 · 12 min

    The New Army in Training Chapter 1 - The Men at Work

    In which the bustling life of a new army camp unfolds with recruits—miners and townsmen alike—striving earnestly to master their duties under the watchful eyes of instructors and veterans, each man marked by an honest eagerness and simple innocence....

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  • S26 · E3
    October 19 · 31 min

    The Fringes Of The Fleet Patrols Chapters 1-2

    In which we explore the rugged and relentless duties of the North Sea patrols, where men and ships alike contend with mine-fields, unmarked coasts, and the ever-present tension of enemy and neutral encounters, all under the watchful eyes of seasoned...

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  • S26 · E2
    October 18 · 30 min

    The Fringes Of The Fleet Submarines Chapters 1-2

    In which the shadowy realm of the submarine service is unveiled, revealing the quiet, perilous dance of men who live and die within their deadly craft beneath the waves, bound by iron discipline and steadfast camaraderie. The narrative paints a vivid...

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  • S26 · E1
    October 18 · 24 min

    The Fringes Of The Fleet Auxiliaries Chapters 1-2

    In which the timeless wisdom of the Royal Navy is shown to live on in the humble, hardy crews of the Auxiliary and Trawler Fleet, who patrol and protect the busy home waters with steadfast courage and a lively sense of camaraderie. Their continuous...

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  • S25 · E7
    October 17 · 16 min

    A Fleet In Being Notes

    In which we are given a quietly intimate glimpse behind the scenes of naval life, from the costly splendour of gilding and the delicate managing of officers to the loyal esprit de corps of boat crews and the artful precision of gunnery practice. The...

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  • S25 · E6
    October 16 · 21 min

    A Fleet In Being Chapter 6

    In which the delicate spirit and stern discipline of the Royal Navy are laid bare through the contrasts of flagship formality, the resolute camaraderie of the Gun-room, and the tireless, unseen toil of the engineers below decks. Against a backdrop of...

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  • S25 · E5
    October 16 · 20 min

    A Fleet In Being Chapter 5

    In which the quiet dignity and camaraderie of naval life are revealed through the candid reflections of seasoned officers, the spirited debates of young lieutenants, and the seamless precision of landing parties and boat drills. The Fleet emerges as a...

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