Black Nick, the hermit of the hills; or, The expiated crime
A story of Burgoyne's surrenderBy Frederick Whittaker
Length3h 38m
About this audiobook
In "Black Nick, the Hermit of the Hills; or, The Expiated Crime," Frederick Whittaker explores themes of redemption, isolation, and moral complexity within the backdrop of American frontier life. The novel employs a naturalistic style, vividly portraying the rugged landscapes of the hills as a reflection of the protagonist's internal struggles. Through rich character development and a narrative imbued with psychological depth, Whittaker examines the impact of societal ostracism and the quest for personal atonement, interrogating the very nature of crime and punishment against the stark realities of a harsh environment. Frederick Whittaker, an influential 19th-century author known for his keen insights into human psychology and social dynamics, draws upon his experiences as a journalist and observer of American life. His familiarity with frontier culture informs the intricate settings and character interactions within the novel, providing a profound commentary on the dichotomies of civilization versus savagery and the possibility of redemption. Whittaker's literary endeavors were often motivated by his fascination with the moral dilemmas faced by individuals within society, as exemplified by Black Nick's journey. Readers seeking a captivating exploration of human resilience in the face of adversity will find "Black Nick, the Hermit of the Hills" both thought-provoking and deeply engaging. Whittaker skillfully invites us to consider the nature of guilt and forgiveness, making this novel a compelling addition to the canon of American literature that resonates with contemporary themes of identity and redemption.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
12THE MOUNTAIN QUEEN’S WARNING.
2THE WOOD FIEND.
13THE PARTISAN.
3THE AID-DE-CAMP’S DISCOVERY.
14BENNINGTON.
4THE ROCK NYMPH.
15THE PANIC.
5THE YOUNG CAPTAIN’S CAPTURE.
16THE EXPEDITION.
Show all chaptersShow less
6TURNING THE TABLES.
17THE DEMON’S HAUNT.
7A DEMONIACAL VISIT.
18THE LAST BATTLE.
8A STRANGE SERVICE.
19THE SKIRMISH.
9BURGOYNE’S IMP.
20THE CAPITULATION.
10THE FIEND OF THE OUTPOSTS.
21THE MOUNTAIN HOME.
11MOLLY STARK’S HUSBAND.
22THE PARTISAN’S REVELATION.
More from Frederick Whittaker
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz112h 55m$1 · $0.00
The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more...Robert Louis Stevenson106h 29m$1 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m$23 · $0.00
THE COMPLETE PALLISER NOVELS (All 6 Novels in One Edition)Anthony Trollope172h 46m$2 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m$2 · $0.00
Zane Grey - Ultimate Collection: 60+ Western Classics, Historical Novels & Baseball StoriesZane Grey568h 56m$1 · $0.00
Ethic IIAshley Antoinette9h 1m$20
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
Supreme ClienteleAshley & JaQuavis8h 58m$20
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 16m$2 · $0.00
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.4 (7)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
You may also like
The Secret Agent: Ultimate Spy Collection (77 Books in One Volume)James Fenimore Cooper, John Buchan, William Le Queux, Talbot Mundy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Erskine Childers, George Barton, Robert W. Chambers, Fred M. White, Robert Baden-Powell, John R. Coryell, E. Philips Oppenheim615h 50m$2 · $0.00
Who Goes There!Robert W. Chambers9h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Secret History of World War IINeil Kagan, Stephen G. Hyslop11h 9m$23
The Moving Picture Boys on the War FrontVictor Appleton5h 9m$2.30
Sharpe’s SwordBernard Cornwell10h 14m$20
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two RosesRobert Louis Stevenson8h 3m$1 · $0.00
The Hidden HandEmma Southworth21h 30m$2 · $0.00
TrapezeSimon Mawer11h 23m$23
Sport Royal and Other StoriesAnthony Hope3h 10m$2.30
Treacherous Is the NightAnna Lee Huber10h 22m$23
To Love a DuchessKaren Ranney9h 33m$29 · $0.00
The Woman of MysteryMaurice Leblanc9h 5m$2.30
The Dark TunnelRoss Macdonald1h 49m$17
The Zeppelin DestroyerWilliam Le Queux6h 28m$2 · $0.00
Hollywood BuzzMargit Liesche9h 43m$20 · $0.00
The Secret WarMax Hastings30h 40m$53 · $0.00
Louise’s GambleSarah R. Shaber7h 37m$17
The Quiller MemorandumAdam Hall7h 20m$17
The Woman of MysteryMaurice Leblanc7h 2m$2 · $0.00
The Red SymbolJohn Ironside10h 1m$2.30