Length11h 52m
About this audiobook
In "Seven League Boots," Richard Halliburton invites readers on an exhilarating global odyssey that blends adventure, travel narrative, and personal reflection. Written in a vivid and engaging literary style, Halliburton's prose dances through diverse landscapes, capturing the essence of exploration during the early 20th century. The narrative breathes life into the travels across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, utilizing rich imagery and detailed anecdote to paint a portrait of a world both enchanting and challenging, reflective of the burgeoning travel literature genre of his time. Richard Halliburton, an adventurous spirit and a pioneer of travel literature, was born in 1900 into a world that was rapidly modernizing. His passion for exploration ignited early in life, culminating in bold exploits, such as attempting to swim the Panama Canal and climb Mount Everest. His adventurous encounters and fascination with the cultures he encountered profoundly influenced his narrative style, imbuing "Seven League Boots" with authenticity and an earnest desire to understand the world. This book is a must-read for anyone captivated by the allure of travel and the human experience. Halliburton's vivid storytelling and passion for adventure not only entertain but also inspire readers to embark on their own journeys of discovery.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length11 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
245. Postscript
2INTRODUCTION: SEVEN LEAGUE BOOTS
25CHAPTER XIII: THE WHEAT AND THE EMERALDS
3CHAPTER I: DEVIL’S ISLAND—IN AMERICA
26CHAPTER XIV: MRS. LENIN
4CHAPTER II: EIGHT VOLUNTEERS FOR DEATH
27CHAPTER XV: THE HUNDRED HAPPIEST CHILDREN IN THE WORLD
5CHAPTER III: A BATTLE AND A CAT
28CHAPTER XVI: STRAIGHT TALK FROM RUSSIA
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6CHAPTER IV: HIS MAJESTY THE DISHWASHER
29CHAPTER XVII: THE OLDEST MAN IN THE WORLD
7CHAPTER V: THE BLACK KING’S CASTLE
30CHAPTER XVIII: THE LAST OF THE CRUSADERS
8CHAPTER VI: THE BONES OF COLUMBUS
31CHAPTER XIX: OUT OF RUSSIA
9CHAPTER VII: HOW TO BUY AN ELEPHANT
32CHAPTER XX: THE SULTANA OF TURKEY—FROM MARTINIQUE
10CHAPTER VIII
33CHAPTER XXI: NO WOMAN’S LAND
11THE MASSACRE OF THE ROMANOFFS
34CHAPTER XXII: THE INVOLUNTARY MONK
121. The Assassin
35CHAPTER XXIII: THE CITY OF THE MINOTAUR
13CHAPTER IX
36CHAPTER XXIV: THE DEADLIEST SPORT IN HISTORY
14THE MASSACRE OF THE ROMANOFFS
37CHAPTER XXV: HORROR ISLAND
152. The Victims
38CHAPTER XXVI: SCARLET SISTER SALOME
16CHAPTER X
39CHAPTER XXVII: HADJI HALLIBURTON
17THE MASSACRE OF THE ROMANOFFS
40CHAPTER XXVIII: THE GIANT
183. The Death House
41CHAPTER XXIX: THE RHINOCEROS EXPRESS
19CHAPTER XI
42CHAPTER XXX: THE KING OF KINGS
20THE MASSACRE OF THE ROMANOFFS
43CHAPTER XXXI: IN THE TRACKS OF HANNIBAL
214. Slaughter
44CHAPTER XXXII: UPHILL
22CHAPTER XII
45CHAPTER XXXIII: HALF-WAY TO HEAVEN
23THE MASSACRE OF THE ROMANOFFS
46CHAPTER XXXIV: THE ELEFANTESSA
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