Fitz the Filibuster
A Riveting Adventure Through the Tumultuous South American LandscapeBy George Manville Fenn
Length14h 3m
About this audiobook
Fitz the Filibuster is an adventurous tale that intricately weaves themes of exploration, morality, and the clash of cultures within the fabric of 19th-century imperialism. Fenn employs a vigorous narrative style, characterized by vivid descriptions and spirited dialogue, which immerses the reader in the journey of Fitz, an audacious filibuster embarking on an audacious expedition to win glory and fortune in Central America. The novel reflects the era'Äôs fascination with adventurism and the complex ethical implications of colonial pursuits, engaging readers with its rich characterizations and suspenseful plot twists. George Manville Fenn was a renowned English author, journalist, and illustrator, whose extensive travels and keen interest in adventure informed his literary creations. Born in 1831, Fenn was influenced by the colonial zeitgeist of his time and sought to explore themes of courage and integrity against the backdrop of imperial expansion. His own life experiences as a teacher and a traveler in different parts of the globe enriched his storytelling, resulting in narratives that reveal both the allure and the consequences of filibustering expeditions. Readers are encouraged to delve into Fitz the Filibuster, as Fenn'Äôs thrilling prose not only offers an engaging adventure but also prompts critical reflection on the moral implications of conquest and ambition. This compelling narrative is a must-read for those interested in historical fiction and the complexities of human motivations within the context of exploration.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length14 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
32A cunning scheme.
2George Manville Fenn
33Fitz shows pepper.
3Aboard a gunboat.
34Winks’s Sallys.
4Bravo, Boy!
35Aboard again.
5Waking up.
36No Burgess aboard.
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6Another boy.
37The contraband.
7Aghast.
38Real war.
8On two sides.
39Political questions.
9Getting the worst of it.
40A night’s excitement.
10A basin of soup.
41“Never say die!”
11A mon frae the North.
42“Defence, not defiance.”
12What Fitz wanted.
43Fitz forgets.
13Thoughts of home.
44The Camel’s demand.
14Making friends.
45Winks’s Plans.
15A question of duty.
46Fitz has a dream.
16A bold stroke.
47Too good to be true.
17A miss-fire.
48To cut and run.
18Land ho!
49’Cause why.
19“Old Chap”—“Old Fellow.”
50Very wrong.
20Anxious times.
51Chips sniffs.
21Ticklish.
52A daring deed.
22On two sides.
53Is the deed done?
23Chapter Twenty One.
54Fitz’s conscience pricks.
24In the dark.
55Worse than ever.
25Boating.
56“Of course we will.”
26On the wrong side.
57Boarding the gunboat.
27A tropic river.
58Winks’s luck.
28A night watch.
59A Startler.
29A Junction.
60A regular young Filibuster.
30Strange doings.
61The End.
31The non-combatant.
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