Little Snap the Postboy; Or, Working for Uncle Sam
An Adventure Through Rural America in the Late 19th CenturyBy George Waldo Browne
Length5h 37m
About this audiobook
In "Little Snap the Postboy; Or, Working for Uncle Sam," George Waldo Browne crafts a captivating narrative that immerses readers in the life of a youthful postal worker. The book is rich in detail, employing a vivid, straightforward prose style that reflects the author's intention to depict the American postal system's intricacies in the late 19th century. Distinguished by its thematic exploration of youthful ambition and civic duty, the novel embodies the spirit of the Gilded Age while also addressing broader social issues such as labor and national identity through the eyes of its young protagonist, Snap. George Waldo Browne, an American author known for his penchant for children's literature, drew from his experiences within a rapidly modernizing America to create tales that celebrate resilience and industriousness. The socio-economic transformations of his time, alongside a deep-seated belief in the importance of community service, uniquely positioned him to write this novel. Browne'Äôs background likely served to amplify his dedication to portraying the trials and triumphs of young Americans navigating the workforce. "Little Snap the Postboy" is a quintessential read for those interested in Americana and the historical roots of service-oriented professions. It offers not just entertainment but also a thought-provoking look at the relationship between individual aspirations and collective responsibilities, making it an essential addition to any reader's library.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length5 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 1, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LITTLE SNAP, THE POSTBOY.
20CHAPTER XIX. THE BUSHBINDERS' PLANS.
2CHAPTER I. A POSTBOY'S COURAGE.
21CHAPTER XX. A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
3CHAPTER II. THE MISSING MAIL.
22CHAPTER XXI. "WHAT JACK RIMMON SAYS, GOES."
4CHAPTER III. "I WILL BE BACK."
23CHAPTER XXII. AN UNDERGROUND RACE.
5CHAPTER IV. WHAT LITTLE SNAP SAW.
24CHAPTER XXIII. THE REGISTERED LETTERS AGAIN.
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6CHAPTER V. CLOSE QUARTERS.
25CHAPTER XXIV. DRIVEN TO THE WALL.
7CHAPTER VI. LITTLE SNAP'S TROUBLES INCREASE.
26CHAPTER XXV. STARTLING SURPRISES.
8CHAPTER VII. "THE TRUTH IN A NUTSHELL."
27CHAPTER XXVI. A LIFE FOR A LIFE.
9CHAPTER VIII. "I AM STANDING ON MY OWN FEET."
28CHAPTER XXVII. LITTLE SNAP'S SURPRISE.
10CHAPTER IX. A TERRIFIC TRAP.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. THE STRANGE HORSEMAN.
11CHAPTER X. LITTLE SNAP'S REMARKABLE RIDE.
30CHAPTER XXIX. A RIVER LET LOOSE.
12CHAPTER XI. THE RIDE THROUGH BLAZED ACRE.
31CHAPTER XXX. A RACE WITH A RUNAWAY RIVER.
13CHAPTER XII. THE POSTBOY'S ARREST.
32CHAPTER XXXI. A STARTLING RELIC OF THE FLOOD.
14CHAPTER XIII A CURIOUS COURT.
33CHAPTER XXXII. THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.
15CHAPTER XIV. AN UNEXPECTED CLIMAX.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. THE GATHERING STORM.
16CHAPTER XV. A LONG AND A VAIN WATCH.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. LITTLE SNAP FINDS A CLEW.
17CHAPTER XVI. A LONELY NIGHT RIDE.
36CHAPTER XXXV. THE TRUTH AT LAST.
18CHAPTER XVII. LITTLE SNAP'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. OLD SOLITAIRE'S SECRET.
19CHAPTER XVIII. A PERILOUS UNDERTAKING.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. CONCLUSION.
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