"Moxon's Master" by Ambrose Bierce
Aug 8, 202629m
Harrison reads "Moxon's Master" by Ambrose Bierce . No dubiously-sentient automata were used in the creation of this, or any, episode of The Free Bin.
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Join the staff of the Toledo Public Library as they dive deep into history, culture, and the arts! That's Toledo, Oregon, USA, by the way--not the bigger one in Ohio or the original one in Spain. But a public library serves everyone, so if you are someone, The Free Bin has something for you. Whether it's cult movies, cultural history, classic stories, games, or (of course) books, you never know what you'll find in here, so reach on in! The Free Bin is a production of the Toledo Public Library, which is part of the Lincoln County Library District and the City of Toledo, Oregon. The personal views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organization with which they are associated.https://www.cityoftoledo.org/library
Toledo Public Library hosts The Free Bin, a education show with 182 episodes published.
Harrison reads "Moxon's Master" by Ambrose Bierce . No dubiously-sentient automata were used in the creation of this, or any, episode of The Free Bin.
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