Ted Strong's Motor Car. Or, Fast and Furious
Racing Through Time: A Thrilling Tale of Speed and AdventureBy Edward C. Taylor
Length10h 2m
About this audiobook
In "Ted Strong's Motor Car. Or, Fast and Furious," Edward C. Taylor crafts a riveting tale set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, where the burgeoning automobile industry intertwines with themes of adventure and the quest for speed. With a style marked by vivid imagery and an engaging narrative that mirrors the excitement of the era's technological advancements, Taylor captures the spirit of a nation on the brink of modernity. This work stands out in the tradition of children's literature, intermingling exhilarating plot lines with moral undertones, reflecting the societal shifts and aspirations of the time. Edward C. Taylor, an accomplished author of juvenile fiction, was deeply influenced by the societal changes of his day, particularly regarding transportation and innovation. His background in journalism and his fascination with the automobile's transformative impact on society are evident in the detailed craftsmanship of his narratives. Taylor's experiences with the youthful exuberance of adventure tales evoke the imaginations of his readers, establishing a rich framework for understanding the cultural dynamics at play during his life. Highly recommended for both young readers and adults interested in the evolution of American literature, this book serves as more than mere entertainment; it is a lens into the human spirit's relentless pursuit of progress and excitement. The exhilarating narrative makes "Ted Strong's Motor Car" an essential addition to the canon of children's adventure literature.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length10 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20STELLA ADOPTS A BROTHER.
2CHAPTER I.—TALKING ABOUT SMART HOGS! CHAPTER II.—BUD'S BAD BRONCHOS. CHAPTER III.—STELLA GOES TO THE "RENT RAG." CHAPTER IV.—THE TROUBLE IS STARTED. CHAPTER V.—SHOTS FROM THE DARK. CHAPTER VI.—THE "FLYING DEMONS'" MESSAGE. CHAPTER VII.—SONG SHOOTS A WOLF. CHAPTER VIII.—THE BATTLE WITH THE BULL. CHAPTER IX.—TED GETS AN ASSIGNMENT. CHAPTER X.—A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT. CHAPTER XI.—TED STRONG HAS A THEORY. CHAPTER XII.—ALOFT AFTER A PRISONER. CHAPTER XIII.—THE ANONYMOUS LETTER. CHAPTER XIV.—THE ABANDONED MOTOR CAR. CHAPTER XV.—THE LODGING-HOUSE BATTLE. CHAPTER XVI.—THE MAN IN THE YELLOW CAR. CHAPTER XVII.—MURDER IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE. CHAPTER XVIII.—STELLA ADOPTS A BROTHER. CHAPTER XIX.—EZRA, THE LIFE-SAVING GOAT. CHAPTER XX.—THE COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTE. CHAPTER XXI.—A CRIME WITHIN A CRIME. CHAPTER XXII.—TED IN THE TOILS. CHAPTER XXIII.—STELLA IMITATES SANTA CLAUS. CHAPTER XXIV.—TED HOLDS A PROFITABLE BAG. CHAPTER XXV.—THE MAGPIE PONY. CHAPTER XXVI—"VAMOSE!" CHAPTER XXVII.—THE GREAT CHIQUITA. CHAPTER XXVIII—TED'S GREAT VICTORY. CHAPTER XXIX.—KIT MAKES A CAPTURE. CHAPTER XXX.—KIT'S TROUBLESOME PRISONER. CHAPTER XXXI.—STELLA A CAPTIVE. CHAPTER XXXII.—A HOLE IN THE HERD. CHAPTER XXXIII.—LITTLE DICK IN TROUBLE. CHAPTER XXXIV.—A MESSAGE FROM STELLA. CHAPTER XXXV.—"HOLE IN THE WALL." CHAPTER XXXVI.—THE ALTERED BRAND.
21EZRA, THE LIFE-SAVING GOAT.
3TALKING ABOUT SMART HOGS!
22THE COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTE.
4BUD'S BAD BRONCHOS.
23A CRIME WITHIN A CRIME.
5STELLA GOES TO THE "RENT RAG."
24TED IN THE TOILS.
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6THE TROUBLE IS STARTED.
25STELLA IMITATES SANTA CLAUS.
7SHOTS FROM THE DARK.
26TED HOLDS A PROFITABLE BAG.
8THE "FLYING DEMONS'" MESSAGE.
27THE MAGPIE PONY.
9SONG SHOOTS A WOLF.
28"VAMOSE!"
10THE BATTLE WITH THE BULL.
29THE GREAT CHIQUITA.
11TED GETS AN ASSIGNMENT.
30TED'S GREAT VICTORY.
12A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT.
31KIT MAKES A CAPTURE.
13TED STRONG HAS A THEORY.
32KIT'S TROUBLESOME PRISONER.
14ALOFT AFTER A PRISONER.
33STELLA A CAPTIVE.
15THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.
34A HOLE IN THE HERD.
16THE ABANDONED MOTOR CAR.
35LITTLE DICK IN TROUBLE.
17THE LODGING-HOUSE BATTLE.
36A MESSAGE FROM STELLA.
18THE MAN IN THE YELLOW CAR.
37"HOLE IN THE WALL."
19MURDER IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
38THE ALTERED BRAND.
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