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Episode · Stuff You Should Know · 2024-11-19

Books mentioned on The Saga of Silk Road

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The US government took a thumb in the eye with the creation of the Silk Road website. Right there on the internet you could anonymously buy drugs and various other contraband, and for a couple years no one could do a darn thing about it.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. The Princess Bride

    William Goldman · at 14:35

    William Goldman's classic fantasy novel tells the romantic and adventurous story of Buttercup and Westley, filled with unforgettable characters, sword fights, and giants.

    Discussed
    “And he said have you never seen The Princess Bride?”
    Speaker The Saga of Silk Road 2024-11-19 Listen at 14:35
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

  2. Old Yeller

    Fred Gipson · at 31:45

    Old Yeller by Fred Gipson is a classic American children's novel about a frontier boy and his loyal stray dog in post-Civil War Texas.

    Discussed
    “Yeah, and a book, I think, too!”
    Speaker The Saga of Silk Road 2024-11-19 Listen at 31:45
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

  3. The Anarchist Cookbook

    William F. Powell, William Powell, William Powell, Peter M Bergman · at 45:06

    The Anarchist Cookbook by William F.

    Discussed
    “Oh wait, I may have mixed that up with the Anarchist Cookbook episode. By the way, everyone, we forgot to mention the Swatch guards!”
    Speaker The Saga of Silk Road 2024-11-19 Listen at 45:06
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible