The Deserter
A Soldier's Inner Struggle: Loyalty, Morality, and Conflict in the American Civil WarBy Richard Harding Davis
Length44m
About this audiobook
In "The Deserter," Richard Harding Davis weaves a gripping tale set against the backdrop of war, capturing the complexities of duty, honor, and the human spirit. The novel employs a vivid and engaging prose style that reflects Davis's journalistic roots, immersing readers in the tumultuous emotions of its characters. Through the lens of a soldier's dilemma to desert his post, Davis explores themes of loyalty and the moral quandaries faced during conflict, situated within the broader context of late 19th-century American military literature. The text challenges romanticized notions of warfare, emphasizing personal sacrifice and the psychological toll of battle. Richard Harding Davis was a prominent American author and journalist, known for his adventurous spirit and keen insights into human behavior. His experiences as a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War significantly influenced his writing, informing the realistic portrayal of military life and the ethical struggles of soldiers. Davis's dedication to capturing the essence of his time and the emotional intricacies of his characters make "The Deserter" a poignant reflection on the nature of courage and cowardice. I highly recommend "The Deserter" to readers who appreciate historical fiction grounded in authenticity and psychological depth. Davis's masterful storytelling and rich character development offer profound insights into the human condition, making this novel not only a compelling narrative but also a timeless exploration of the moral complexities faced in times of war.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2INTRODUCTION
3THE DESERTER
About ParisRichard Harding Davis2h 16m$2 · $0.00
Miss CivilizationRichard Harding Davis1h 17m$2 · $0.00
The Man Who Could Not LoseRichard Harding Davis1h 28m$2 · $0.00
The Congo and Coasts of AfricaRichard Harding Davis2h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Log of the "Jolly Polly"Richard Harding Davis1h 17m$2 · $0.00
Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding DavisRichard Harding Davis9h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Boy Scout and Other Stories for BoysRichard Harding Davis3h 38m$2 · $0.00
A Charmed LifeRichard Harding Davis31m$2 · $0.00
The ConsulRichard Harding Davis50m$2 · $0.00
The Lion and the UnicornRichard Harding Davis2h 20m$2 · $0.00
The Make-Believe ManRichard Harding Davis0m$2 · $0.00
Somewhere in FranceRichard Harding Davis2h 11m$2 · $0.00
Cuba in War TimeRichard Harding Davis45m$2 · $0.00
The Princess AlineRichard Harding Davis2h 56m$1 · $0.00
A Question of LatitudeRichard Harding Davis47m$2 · $0.00
The Red Cross GirlRichard Harding Davis5h 34m$2 · $0.00
Episodes in Van Bibber's LifeRichard Harding Davis0m$2 · $0.00
Billy and the Big StickRichard Harding Davis53m$2 · $0.00
The AmateurRichard Harding Davis0m$2 · $0.00
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m5 (1)$28 · $0.00
Forgotten SeasonDonald L. Robertson10h$20
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m5 (1)$29 · $0.00
The Newly Witch GameRobyn Peterman4h 39m$15
Louis L’Amour’s Trio of TalesLouis L’Amour2h 8m$10
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m$18 · $0.00
Sons of War Series Box SetNicholas Sansbury Smith49h 30m$40
Can’t Ride Around ItAnn Charles, Sam Lucky10h 13m$25
Punk’s FightWard Carroll10h 28m$20
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
Once an EagleAnton Myrer41h 21m$40
The Count of Monte Cristo + The Three Musketeers + The Man in the Iron Mask (3 Unabridged Classics) (Annotated)Alexandre Dumas101h 51m$2 · $0.00
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
The Complete Novels (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson100h 59m$2 · $0.00
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The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m$33 · $0.00
A TALE OF TWO CITIES (Illustrated) (Annotated)Charles Dickens1h 8m$2 · $0.00
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$1 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
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 Eighth Life (for Brilka)Nino Haratischwili41h 10m$53 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz112h 55m$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
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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
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