Episodes 66
Avg. Duration 19m
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Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent clash between determined ranchers and the agents of the Southern Pacific Railroad over land ownership. After nearly a decade of leasing the ranches with hopes of purchasing them, the farmers found themselves in a desperate battle when the railroad sought to reclaim the land at inflated prices. Norris vividly portrays the ranchers struggle for survival and justice in this compelling story of conflict and resilience. (Summary by Wikipedia and Delmar H. Dolbier)

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066 - Conclusion

Mar 29, 2026 10m

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

065 - Book II Chapter 9 Part 4

Mar 28, 2026 14m

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

064 - Book II Chapter 9 Part 3

Mar 27, 2026 20m

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

063 - Book II Chapter 9 Part 2

Mar 26, 2026 17m

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

062 - Book II Chapter 9 Part 1

Mar 25, 2026 16m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

061 - Book II Chapter 8 Part 6

Mar 24, 2026 24m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

060 - Book II Chapter 8 Part 5

Mar 23, 2026 15m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

059 - Book II Chapter 8 Part 4

Mar 22, 2026 17m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

058 - Book II Chapter 8 Part 3

Mar 21, 2026 16m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

057 - Book II Chapter 8 Part 2

Mar 20, 2026 15m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

056 - Book II Chapter 8 Part 1

Mar 19, 2026 19m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

055 - Book II Chapter 7 Part 4

Mar 18, 2026 20m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

054 - Book II Chapter 7 Part 3

Mar 17, 2026 20m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

053 - Book II Chapter 7 Part 2

Mar 16, 2026 19m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

052 - Book II Chapter 7 Part 1

Mar 15, 2026 17m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

051 - Book II Chapter 6 Part 4

Mar 14, 2026 16m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

050 - Book II Chapter 6 Part 3

Mar 13, 2026 15m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

049 - Book II Chapter 6 Part 2

Mar 12, 2026 17m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

048 - Book II Chapter 6 Part 1

Mar 11, 2026 15m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

047 - Book II Chapter 5 Part 4

Mar 10, 2026 17m Transcript

Dive into the gripping tale of Frank Norriss 1901 novel, The Octopus A Story of California, inspired by the real-life Mussel Slough Tragedy of 1880. This powerful narrative chronicles the violent…

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