The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories
Tales of adventure, gratitude, and humanity in exotic landscapesBy William Henry Giles Kingston
Length7h 21m
About this audiobook
In "The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories," William Henry Giles Kingston weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, morality, and cultural representation. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century colonialism, the collection showcases Kingston's deft storytelling and vivid depiction of Indigenous characters and their experiences with European explorers. His narrative style elegantly marries realism with romanticism, capturing both the beauty and tragedy of the encounters between diverse cultures. Through each tale, Kingston invites the reader to reflect on themes of gratitude, honor, and the complexities of human interaction in an evolving world. William Henry Giles Kingston, a prominent Victorian author and advocate for maritime literature, had a profound interest in the sea and exploration. Drawing from his own experiences as a sailor, Kingston's writings are imbued with a sense of adventure and a keen understanding of the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in foreign lands. His unique perspective as both an observer and participant in the imperial narrative of his time informed his literary endeavors, producing works that straddle both entertainment and ethical inquiry. Readers who seek an engaging exploration of human relationships within an imperial context will find "The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories" to be a compelling addition to their collection. Kingston's ability to blend historical accuracy with imaginative storytelling makes this work vital for anyone interested in early colonial literature, offering both entertainment and a critical lens through which to examine our shared past.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length7 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1W.H.G. Kingston
30Chapter Six.
2"The Grateful Indian"
31Voices of the Night.
3Chapter One.
32Prelude.
4The Grateful Indian, A Tale of Rupert’s Land. By William H.G. Kingston.
33Hymn to the Night.
5II.
34A Psalm of Life. What the Heart of the Young Man said to the Psalmist.
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6III.
35The Reaper and the Flowers.
7IV.
36The Light of Stars.
8V.
37Footsteps of Angels.
9VI.
38Flowers.
10Chapter Two.
39The Beleaguered City.
11The Shepherd Lord, by Julia Corner, Author of the “Historical Library,” etcetera.
40Midnight Mass for the Dying Year.
12II.
41Chapter Seven.
13Chapter Three.
42Earlier Poems.
14The Story of Nelson, by W.H.G. Kingston.
43An April Day.
15II.
44Autumn.
16III.
45Woods in Winter.
17IV.
46Hymn of the Moravian Nuns of Bethlehem, at the consecration of Pulaski’s Banner.
18Chapter Four.
47Sunrise on the hills.
19An Adventure on the Black Mountain, by Frances M. Wilbraham.
48The Spirit of Poetry.
20II.
49Burial of the Minnisink.
21III.
50Chapter Eight.
22Chapter Five.
51Translations.
23The Boatswain’s Son: A Tale of the Sea, by William H.G. Kingston.
52King Christian. A National Song of Denmark. From the Danish of Johannes Evald.
24II.
53The Celestial Pilot. From Dante’s Purgatorio, II.
25III.
54The Terrestrial Paradise. From Dante, Purgatorio, XXVIII.
26IV.
55Spring.
27V.
56Song of the Bell. From the German.
28VI.
57The End.
29VII.
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