American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)
Evan Lampe
In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at hundredpagescast@gmail.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 17, 2020 • 38min
H. P. Lovecraft Book Club: Series 3: Episode 5: The Temple
A U-boat captain during World War I learns about an ancient civilization under the Atlantic Ocean (possibly Atlantis), but never gives up his faith in Prussian supremacy over ignorant peasant Rhinelanders. "The Temple" by H. P. Lovecraft is a study in efficient, effective and decisive leadership.
May 17, 2020 • 22min
Episode 392: Francis Parkmam: A Half-Century of Conflict (2)
Queen Anne's War may have ended but the fighting between Britain and France continued in a series of proxy wars using Native American tribes. I talk about this and more in part two of my look at Francis Parkman's A HALF-CENTURY OF CONFLICT.
May 13, 2020 • 42min
H. P. Lovecraft Book Club: Series 3: Episode 4: Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family
A short H. P. Lovecraft story with a long title, "Arthur Jermyn" deals with topics such as heredity, exploration, Darwinism, and empire. It is one of my favorite of Lovecraft's early stories.
May 13, 2020 • 34min
Episode 391: Francis Parkman: A Half Century of Conflict (1)
In this episode, I start looking at another book by Francis Parkman. In this case it is A HALF-CENTURY OF CONFLICT which looks at the North Americans Wars from the 1690s to 1750s, as well as the many proxy wars fought through Indian societies.
May 10, 2020 • 25min
H. P. Lovecraft Book Club: Series 3: Episode 3: The Cats of Ulthar
A nice story by H. P. Lovecraft set in the Dreamlands about mythology, law, witches, gypsies and cats. And all in just a few pages. Highly recommended.
May 10, 2020 • 24min
Episode 390: Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV (3)
The finale of my review of Francis Parkman's COUNT FRONTENAC AND NEW FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV. This section deals with the roots of King William's War and the final years of Frontenac's life and his efforts to subdue the Iroquois and defend Canada from English invasion.
May 7, 2020 • 24min
Episode 389: Francis Parkman: Count Fronetnac and New France Under Louis XIV (2)
The second part of my review of COUNT FRONTENAC AND NEW FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV by Francis Parkman. This part of the book looks at the governorships of Le Barre and Denonville.
May 7, 2020 • 16min
H. P. Lovecraft Book Club: Series 3: Episode 2: The Tree
Lovecraft's short story "The Tree" is about art, friendship, and fate. Check it out for something a little bit different.
May 3, 2020 • 40min
Episode 388: Francis Parkman, Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV (1)
The fifth volume of FRANCE AND ENGLAND IN NORTH AMERICA looks at the height of New France during the reign of Louis XIV. This episode digs into the first part of this book, covering Count Frontenac's first term as governor and the problems he runs into with the clergy and the backwoodsmen.
May 3, 2020 • 23min
H. P. Lovecraft Book Club: Series 3: Episode 1: The Terrible Old Man
"The Terrible Old Man" is a sweet little vampire story by H. P. Lovecraft. This will not be the first time Spanish bullion will be used as a warning to stay away. The polyglot criminals in this story will learn the hard way.
