Halloween special! A lot happened today to me so it's up a day later than planned. Enter the mysterious vampyre! Only a few chapters will be read of this story. Enjoy the taste of a classic penny dreadful!

Mr. Schoolcraft is unfairly criticized by some petty individuals who hide behind a false name regarding some narrative he published. A man is murdered by a sociopathic Indian. Mr. Schoolcraft is relocated up north as a representative among the Indian tribes. Various former presidents are absolutely riveted by fossils well before paleontology was a proper field. I skip a lot of boring stuff. Hooray, historical literature!

In which a geologist explores the Mississippi river on a barge, gets lost in the wilderness, and meets the man who founded the city of Austin, Texas. We also have a guy in 1818 talking about old school gentlemen. Old school is not a new term! Who knew?

The Soft-hearted Sioux and other tales from the Dakota-Sioux, as well as a short examination of how the US treated Native American tribes historically. Parents listening should review content beforehand and plan how to address any potential questions a child may have listening to these stories, as the themes are quite serious.

A little red bird finds her mother again.

In which a little red bird goes east to boarding school.

In which a little red bird chases her shadow and finds river ice hidden in the centers of marbles.

In which the noble house of Bastable finally restores its fallen fortunes and we learn of the importance of kindness and generosity. Join me next week for a new story!

In which we discover the difference between a robber and a burglar, and a high priestess uses her sacred powers to divine the location of real treasure. Fun words for this episode: "ouches", "carcanet", "antimacassar", and "noyau". You should already know "portmanteau" from Sherlock Holmes. :)

In which the Bastables try to find a cure for the common cold. Public Service Announcement: Don't try to feed your brother turpentine! It won't cure him!