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Episodes Before Thirty

Episodes Before Thirty

By: Algernon Blackwood
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 Penned by Blackwood in his later years, Episodes Before Thirty is a captivating recounting of his adventures as a nearly destitute Brit in Canada and New York during his first thirty years. Blackwoods story is a rollercoaster of failed investments, swindles, homelessness, and bizarre friendships, all set against the backdrop of the infamous criminality of Tammany Hall where he worked as a reporter for the Sun. Despite his tumultuous life, Blackwoods saving grace was his profound love for nature and writing, which served as his personal therapy. Eventually, he found his way back to England and began to establish himself as a notable writer of ghost stories. This gripping coming of age narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of creative expression.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs
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  • 32 - Episodes Before Thirty by Algernon Blackwood

    32 - Episodes Before Thirty by Algernon Blackwood
    Jul 25 2025
    Penned by Blackwood in his later years, Episodes Before Thirty is a captivating recounting of his adventures as a nearly destitute Brit in Canada and New York during his first thirty years. Blackwoods story is a rollercoaster of failed investments, swindles, homelessness, and bizarre friendships, all set against the backdrop of the infamous criminality of Tammany Hall where he worked as a reporter for the Sun. Despite his tumultuous life, Blackwoods saving grace was his profound love for nature and writing, which served as his personal therapy. Eventually, he found his way back to England and began to establish himself as a notable writer of ghost stories. This gripping coming of age narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of creative expression.
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    47 mins
  • 31 - Episodes Before Thirty by Algernon Blackwood

    31 - Episodes Before Thirty by Algernon Blackwood
    Jul 25 2025
    Penned by Blackwood in his later years, Episodes Before Thirty is a captivating recounting of his adventures as a nearly destitute Brit in Canada and New York during his first thirty years. Blackwoods story is a rollercoaster of failed investments, swindles, homelessness, and bizarre friendships, all set against the backdrop of the infamous criminality of Tammany Hall where he worked as a reporter for the Sun. Despite his tumultuous life, Blackwoods saving grace was his profound love for nature and writing, which served as his personal therapy. Eventually, he found his way back to England and began to establish himself as a notable writer of ghost stories. This gripping coming of age narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of creative expression.
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    42 mins
  • 30 - Episodes Before Thirty by Algernon Blackwood

    30 - Episodes Before Thirty by Algernon Blackwood
    Jul 25 2025
    Penned by Blackwood in his later years, Episodes Before Thirty is a captivating recounting of his adventures as a nearly destitute Brit in Canada and New York during his first thirty years. Blackwoods story is a rollercoaster of failed investments, swindles, homelessness, and bizarre friendships, all set against the backdrop of the infamous criminality of Tammany Hall where he worked as a reporter for the Sun. Despite his tumultuous life, Blackwoods saving grace was his profound love for nature and writing, which served as his personal therapy. Eventually, he found his way back to England and began to establish himself as a notable writer of ghost stories. This gripping coming of age narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of creative expression.
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