The Adventures of Two Alabama Boys
A Tapestry of Southern Life and AdventureBy H. J. Crumpton, Washington Bryan Crumpton
Length3h 57m
About this audiobook
'ÄòThe Adventures of Two Alabama Boys'Äô is a quintessential collection that delves into the dynamic tapestry of Southern life in the United States during a pivotal era. This anthology skillfully juxtaposes tales of camaraderie and adventure with poignant insights into the cultural and historical intricacies of Alabama. Comprising a vibrant array of literary styles, from engaging narratives to reflective pieces, it captures the region's folklore and societal nuances. At its core, the collection examines themes of kinship, resilience, and identity, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the Southern experience. Certain narratives stand out for their vivid portrayals of the times, resonating with authenticity and vigor. The joint efforts of H. J. Crumpton and Washington Bryan Crumpton, both deeply rooted in Alabama'Äôs cultural milieu, lend the anthology an authenticity often absent in similar collections. Their comprehensive knowledge and lived experiences offer fresh perspectives, contributing significantly to themes of Southern heritage and transformation. Together, their voices resonate with the echoes of historical and cultural shifts, intersecting with broader literary movements. The alignment with regional realism and early modern American literature defines a growing understanding of Southern identity and narrative. This anthology is indispensable for readers seeking to unravel the myriad layers of Southern life and history. It provides an enriching journey through diverse perspectives and styles that celebrate and critique regional traditions. Readers are invited to embark on an explorative quest that not only informs but also inspires dialogue about cultural identity and transformations stretching across time. 'ÄòThe Adventures of Two Alabama Boys'Äô is a profound testament to storytelling's role in bridging past and present, ideal for those eager to grasp the profound narratives of Alabama and beyond.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Foreword.
73REACHING OLD 'UNCLE McCULLOUGH'S,'
2Part One
74I FELT LIKE ONE IN A DREAM.
3RECOLLECTIONS OF THE FAMILY LIFE.
75YOU PEOPLE, WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN PRAYER:
4ARRIVAL IN ALABAMA.
76MIND WAS MADE UP NOT TO REMAIN.
5MOVED TO TOWN.
77Chapter Six
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6CHANGE OF VOCATION.
78RELEASED ON PAROLE.
7BECOMES A PRINTER.
79ON THE LOOKOUT.
8MEXICAN WAR.
80REACHES HELENA, ARK.
9STARTS ON HIS WANDERINGS.
81BOARDED THE STEAMER.
10THE GOLD EXCITEMENT.
82TAKES FEVER.
11STARTS FOR THE FAR WEST.
83BLACK COFFEE.
12NEW ACQUAINTANCES.
84FINDS ONE MAN WHO BELIEVED HIM.
13ANOTHER START WEST.
85IN TEN MILES OF NEWTON.
14STRIKES OUT ALL ALONE.
86MY TROUBLES BEGAN AGAIN.
15A PLUNGE IN THE OVERFLOW.
87THEN HE COMMENCED CURSING.
16FELL IN WITH THE MILITARY.
88REACHES HOME.
17STRIKES HANDS WITH OLD FRIENDS.
89"GOOBER PEAS"
18FOOD SCARCE.
90Part Three
19ALONE CONFRONTED BY INDIANS.
91Introduction
20ALONE AGAIN.
92Preface to Letters of the Second Trip
21REACHES CALIFORNIA.
93Chapter I
22LOST HIS OXEN.
94OFF ON SECOND TRIP TO CALIFORNIA AFTER FORTY YEARS.
23IN GOD'S COUNTRY AT LAST.
95MY HOME IN MARION,
24GOT A JOB.
96BUT LET ME BEGIN WITH MY TRIP.
25TO TAKE SAIL.
97DRY DOCK
26HEARS SAD TIDINGS.
98"NOT ANOTHER BERTH
27NO PAY FOR SERVICES.
99GREAT SALT MINE
28AT ORO CITY.
100BEAUMONT
29IN THE MINES.
101SAN ANTONIO
30AT ROUGH-AND-READY.
102THE ALAMO
31STARTS BACK HOME.
103HE EXPECTS IT OF ME.
32IN A WRECK.
104THE NEXT TWO DAYS. "IT IS THE DRIEST, DULLEST RIDE I EVER TOOK."
33ON TO PANAMA.
105OUT IN THE BOUNDLESS PRAIRIE.
34IN NEW ORLEANS.
106AS WE NEAR THE DEL RIO,
35FINDS HIS BROTHER.
107THE SEMINOLE CAVE CANON—
36DETAINED IN MOBILE.
108WE BREAKFASTED AT EL PASO
37IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IN CALIFORNIA,
109THE RIO GRANDE
38BACK TO THE MINES AGAIN.
110CONSUMPTIVE'S PARADISE
39RETURNED TO ALABAMA,
111AT LORDSBURG
40HIS OPINION ABOUT SLAVERY.
112AT SAN SIMONS,
41Part Two: HOW I BEGAN TO LECTURE.
113TUCSON,
42Chapter I
114PEOPLE GO TO EUROPE
43I WAS WITHOUT AMBITION.
115Chapter II
44"SUCKER, READY TO BITE AT ANY BAIT."
116IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
45MY BROTHER'S COUNSEL CAME TO MY AID:
117PLOWING MACHINE
46OFF TO SEA
118NOTED FOR ITS OIL.
47I WAS COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED.
119SAN FRANCISCO
48Chapter Two
120THE UNION FERRY DEPOT,
49LOOKING FOR A JOB.
121FORT ALKATRAS
50A HOSTLER
122SAUSALITO
51TO SAN FRANCISCO
123POOR HAND AT SIGHT-SEEING.
52TAKING A SACK IN EACH HAND, I TRUDGED AWAY UP THE STREET.
124SEAL ROCKS.
53TO OAKLAND,
125THE GOLDEN GATE
54"HURRAH FOR JEFF DAVIS!"
126SUTRO BATHS AND MUSEUM
55Chapter Three
127CHINATOWN,
56MY FIRM RESOLVE
128THE UNITED STATES MINT.
57THIS REQUIRED A LAY-OVER AT PITTSBURG,
129JAMES LICK
58AT BELOIT, WISCONSIN,
130THE STANFORD UNIVERSITY
59THE FALL OF FT. DONELSON,
131THE CLIMATE
60Chapter Four
132Chapter Three
61"LET MR. W. B. CRUMPTON INTO THE CAMP TOMORROW."
133LOS ANGELES.
62THIS IS THE FIRST LESSON I HAD IN "SHUT-MOUTH"
134"SEEING LOS ANGELES."
63I STARTED OUT AFOOT DOWN THE RAILROAD.
135THE RETURN
64FORTY FROGS SEEMED TO JUMP INTO MY THROAT.
136"THE PIT"
65TOOK THE TRAIN, WHICH WAS LOADED DOWN WITH FEDERAL SOLDIERS,
137THE MIRAGE.
66AT DAYLIGHT I STARTED WEST TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER,
138OLD FORT YUMA
67Chapter Five
139RELIGIOUS MATTERS.
68THREE YEARS AFTER THEY SENT THE PISTOL TO ME,
140BAPTISTS
69"THE ROAD IS FULL OF YANKEES."
141AN INTERESTING OCCURRENCE.
70WENT FORTY-FIVE MILES THAT DAY.
142PASTOR'S CONFERENCE,
71THERE CAME IN SUCH A MAN AS I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE OR SINCE
143CALIFORNIA COLLEGE,
72HE WAS NOT A PRAYER-MEETING MAN
144ONE SERIOUS QUESTION
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