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Sam DalrympleTravels of Samwise
Followers26,849
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)21K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#34 History Bestsellers
Recommended by50
New recommenders, 30 days+9
Recommends14
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Sam Dalrymple

26,00026,50027,00027,500 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 26,849

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When their recommendations started

Sam Dalrymple

2Nov 252Dec3Jan 265Feb3Mar2Apr6May6Jun5Jul2Aug5Sep9OctNov

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.