Survival Stories of Floods: 15 Books
San Isidro, The Flood, The Passaic Flood of 1903, The Second Deluge, Afloat on the Flood, etc.By Schuyler Mrs. Crowninshield, Émile Zola, Logan Marshall, Willis Fletcher Johnson, Sir E. A. Wallis Budge, Marshall Ora Leighton, Garrett Putman Serviss, Friedrich Spielhagen, Carolyn Judson Burnett, Herbert active 1909-1917 Carter, William Theophilus Nichols, Victor Appleton, Lawrence J. Leslie, Robert Shaler
Length111h 38m
About this audiobook
Survival Stories of Floods: 15 Books is a compelling anthology that compiles an array of narratives, each exploring the theme of survival in the face of nature's formidable forceâ€"floods. The collection showcases a remarkable diversity in literary style, from dramatic fiction and vivid reportage to insightful analyses and historical accounts. As readers navigate through these tales, they encounter gripping descriptions of human tenacity and resilience, painting a potent picture of the universal struggle against natural calamities. The varied writing styles offer an engaging exploration of the theme, with certain pieces standing out for their vivid storytelling and informative commentary on survival and adaptation. The anthology brings together works by a cross-section of influential authors, from the steadfast prose of Émile Zola and the investigative depth of Robert Shaler, to the evocative narratives of authors like Willis Fletcher Johnson and Sir E. A. Wallis Budge. These authors, hailing from diverse backgrounds and time periods, contribute to a broad narrative that delves deeply into the cultural and historical contexts of flood survival. Through their varied perspectives, the anthology aligns with literary movements focused on resilience and humanism, offering rich insights into both past and present struggles with nature's unpredictability. This collection is an invaluable resource for readers eager to explore the complexity of human survival amidst environmental adversities. It offers a unique opportunity to examine a multitude of perspectives and writing styles within a single volume, fostering a dialogue that connects these distinct voices across time and space. Ideal for both educational inquiry and leisurely exploration, Survival Stories of Floods invites readers to discover the depth of human endurance through the diverse and engaging stories captured within its pages.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length111 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror (pt. 5)
2The Passaic Flood of 1903
28History of the Johnstown Flood (pt. 1)
3The Flood
29History of the Johnstown Flood (pt. 2)
4San Isidro (pt. 1)
30History of the Johnstown Flood (pt. 3)
5San Isidro (pt. 2)
31History of the Johnstown Flood (pt. 4)
Show all chaptersShow less
6San Isidro (pt. 3)
32The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 1)
7San Isidro (pt. 4)
33The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 2)
8The Boy Scouts in the Great Flood (pt. 1)
34The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 3)
9The Boy Scouts in the Great Flood (pt. 2)
35The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 4)
10The Boy Scouts Along the Susquehanna; or, The Silver Fox Patrol Caught in a Flood (pt. 1)
36The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 5)
11The Boy Scouts Along the Susquehanna; or, The Silver Fox Patrol Caught in a Flood (pt. 2)
37The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 6)
12The Boy Scouts Along the Susquehanna; or, The Silver Fox Patrol Caught in a Flood (pt. 3)
38The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 7)
13The Safety First Club and the Flood (pt. 1)
39The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 8)
14The Safety First Club and the Flood (pt. 2)
40The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 9)
15The Safety First Club and the Flood (pt. 3)
41The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 10)
16The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures. Or, Shirley Willing to the Rescue (pt. 1)
42The Breaking of the Storm (pt. 11)
17The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures. Or, Shirley Willing to the Rescue (pt. 2)
43The Moving Picture Boys and the Flood; Or, Perilous Days on the Mississippi (pt. 1)
18The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures. Or, Shirley Willing to the Rescue (pt. 3)
44The Moving Picture Boys and the Flood; Or, Perilous Days on the Mississippi (pt. 2)
19The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado (pt. 1)
45Afloat on the Flood (pt. 1)
20The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado (pt. 2)
46Afloat on the Flood (pt. 2)
21The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado (pt. 3)
47The Babylonian Story of the Deluge as Told by Assyrian Tablets from Nineveh
22The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado (pt. 4)
48The Second Deluge (pt. 1)
23The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror (pt. 1)
49The Second Deluge (pt. 2)
24The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror (pt. 2)
50The Second Deluge (pt. 3)
25The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror (pt. 3)
51The Second Deluge (pt. 4)
26The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror (pt. 4)
52The Second Deluge (pt. 5)
Callum’s MissionDonald L. Robertson10h 23m$20
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
The Complete Jaipur TrilogyAlka Joshi33h 44m$53 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
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 Sienkiewicz113h 5m$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
The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio CollectionC. S. Lewis33h 46m5 (2)$52 · $0.00
Under His ProtectionB. Love5h 7m$15
Heart of IronC. M. Alongi15h 24m$30
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
Hell Divers XII: HeroesNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 18m$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
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4 (3)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
Mammals of Mesa Verde National Park, ColoradoSydney Anderson1h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Sewerage of Sea Coast TownsHenry Charles Adams3h 59m$2 · $0.00
An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New ZealandWilliam Miles Maskell5h 10m$2 · $0.00
A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus PtychohylaWilliam Edward Duellman2h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Pecan and its CultureH. Harold Hume4h 9m$2 · $0.00
PoultryHugh Piper6h 8m$2 · $0.00
Life History of the Kangaroo RatCharles Taylor Vorhies, Walter P. Taylor1h 43m$2 · $0.00
Learn To Draw Birds Step-by-stepJideon Francisco Marques1h$7 · $0.00
A Guide for the Study of AnimalsMabel Elizabeth Smallwood, Frederic Colby Lucas, Harold Brough Shinn, Worrallo Whitney2h 36m$2 · $0.00
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & PolyzoaNelson Annandale6h 49m$2 · $0.00
Mushroom and ToadstoolsWorthington George Smith1h 37m$2 · $0.00
Wood and ForestWilliam Noyes$1 · $0.00
Physiology and histology of the Cubomedusæ including Dr. F.S. Conant's notes on the physiologyE. W. Berger3h 8m$2 · $0.00
Creepy but Cool BloodsuckersNicola Lopetz9m$6 · $0.00
The Law of StormsJohn Ross41m$2 · $0.00
Stories of the Universe: Animal LifeB. Lindsay2h 1m$2 · $0.00
All About Land Animals CollectionHighlights for Children9h 27m$20
The Ivory KingCharles Frederick Holder10h 56m$1 · $0.00
A New Subspecies of Slider Turtle (Pseudemys scripta) from Coahuila, MéxicoJohn M. Legler29m$1 · $0.00
The American Nation: A History, Vol. 2Livingston Farrand, Albert Bushnell Hart7h 17m$17