I talk boys books passed down through generations, including classic adventure series like the Hardy Boys. I also examine the life and contributions of Edward Stratemeyer, the mastermind behind the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, and the Bobbsey Twins. Inspired by these classics, I share my own venture in children's literature with my new book series, 'The Adventures of Leo and Henry.

Links:

* Buy The Quest for the Lost Sword: The Adventures of Leo & Henry

* Intro: The Rocketeer (James Horner)

* Anthony Esolen - Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World

* Dave Greene - An Age of Illiteracy

* Cover art: Passage Press - The Hardy Boys: The House on the Cliff

* Edward Stratemeyer and the Stratemeyer syndicate - Deidre Johnson

* The Mystery of Edward Stratemeyer Documentary - Lucasfilm

* EconTalk - Amor Towles on A Gentleman in Moscow and the Writer's Craft 8-29-22

* Calmversations - Scary Ideas- & The Mainstream Legitimacy Crisis - with Jonathan Keeperman

* Outro: The Adventures of Tintin theme

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