Humphrey Bold
A Story of the Times of BenbowBy Herbert Strang
Length11h 31m
About this audiobook
In "Humphrey Bold," Herbert Strang crafts a captivating adventure narrative that unfolds in the English countryside. Employing a vivid and engaging prose style, Strang draws readers into the world of the titular character, Humphrey, a daring young man embarking on a quest filled with challenges and moral dilemmas. The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, reflecting a period of both societal change and romantic idealism. Strang's deft storytelling combines elements of bildungsroman and adventure fiction, imbuing the text with a sense of nostalgia while challenging readers to contemplate themes of bravery, integrity, and the transition from youth to adulthood. Herbert Strang (1859-1958), a prolific British author, dedicated much of his career to writing children's and young adult literature, often drawing inspiration from his own adventurous upbringing in a rural setting. His profound love for the outdoors and innate curiosity about the world around him significantly influenced his storytelling. Strang'Äôs experience as a journalist and editor also enriched his writing, allowing him to engage young minds through captivating narratives that inspire personal growth and resilience. "Humphrey Bold" is not merely an adventure story; it is a compelling exploration of character and identity that resonates across generations. Readers seeking a timeless tale filled with excitement, moral lessons, and evocative descriptions of nature will find themselves enchanted by Strang'Äôs masterful storytelling. It is a must-read for those who appreciate classic literature infused with the spirit of adventure.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length11 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Chapter 1: The Wyle Cop.
3Chapter 2: Joe Breaks His Indentures.
4Chapter 3: I Meet The Mohocks.
5Chapter 4: Captain John Benbow.
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6Chapter 5: I Lose My Best Friend.
7Chapter 6: I Take Articles.
8Chapter 7: A Crown Piece.
9Chapter 8: I Fall Among Thieves.
10Chapter 9: Good Samaritans.
11Chapter 10: The Shuttered Coach.
12Chapter 11: I Hold A Turnpike.
13Chapter 12: I Come To Bristowe--And Leave Unwillingly.
14Chapter 13: Duguay-Trouin.
15Chapter 14: Harmony And Some Discord.
16Chapter 15: The Bass Viol.
17Chapter 16: Across The Moat.
18Chapter 17: Exchanges.
19Chapter 18: In The Name Of King Lewis.
20Chapter 19: I Fight Duguay-Trouin.
21Chapter 20: The King's Commission.
22Chapter 21: I Meet Dick Cludde.
23Chapter 22: I Walk Into A Snare.
24Chapter 23: Uncle Moses.
25Chapter 24: I Make A Bid For Liberty.
26Chapter 25: I Spend Cludde's Crown Piece.
27Chapter 26: We Hold A Council Of War.
28Chapter 27: Some Successes And A Rebuff.
29Chapter 28: I Cut The Enemy's Cables.
30Chapter 29: We Bombard The Brig.
31Chapter 30: The Six Days' Battle.
32Chapter 31: The Cockpit.
33Chapter 32: I Become Bold.
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