The Manchester Man
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Mrs. G. Linnaeus Banks
Length15h 18m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design, and corrected formatting. In "The Manchester Man," readers are transported to the heart of late 18th-century Manchester, where the personal and communal stories of its inhabitants are intricately woven into the city's tumultuous history. At the center of this narrative is Simon Clegg, a humble yet courageous man who becomes a hero when he rescues an infant from the treacherous floodwaters of the Irk River. This act of bravery sets off a chain of events that explores themes of community, resilience, and the quest for belonging. As Simon grapples with the mystery of the child's origins, he refuses monetary rewards, driven by a sense of duty and compassion. Meanwhile, his daughter Bess emerges as a nurturing figure, caring for the child and embodying the strength and perseverance of the working-class. The story delves into the lives of those living along the precarious banks of the Irk, where natural beauty meets the harsh realities of industrial life. As the community rallies together in the aftermath of the flood, the narrative highlights their resilience and hope for a brighter future. Simon and his friend Mat Cooper embark on a heartfelt journey to reunite the orphaned child with family, uncovering the profound bonds forged in adversity. The tale is enriched by the presence of two contrasting clergymen, with Reverend Joshua Brookes playing a pivotal role in the child's baptism, symbolizing the search for identity and spiritual belonging. Through moments of unexpected kindness and reflection on the significance of names, "The Manchester Man" captures the enduring spirit of a community striving to overcome hardship, set against the vivid backdrop of a city on the cusp of change.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length15 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 27, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Mrs. G. LINNÆUS BANKS.
28CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH. RETROSPECTIVE.
2CHAPTER THE FIRST. 1 THE FLOOD.
29CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH. ON THE PORTICO STEPS.
3CHAPTER THE SECOND. NO ONE KNOWS.
30CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH. MANHOOD.
4CHAPTER THE THIRD. 8 HOW THE REV. JOSHUA BROOKES AND SIMON CLEGG INTERPRETED A SHAKESPERIAN TEXT.
31CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH. ONCE IN A LIFE.
5CHAPTER THE FOURTH. MISCHIEF.
32CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH. 20 ON ARDWICK GREEN POND.
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6CHAPTER THE FIFTH. 16 ELLEN CHADWICK.
33CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH. BLIND!
7CHAPTER THE SIXTH. TO MARTIAL MUSIC.
34CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST. 21 CORONATION-DAY.
8CHAPTER THE SEVENTH. 17 THE REVEREND JOSHUA BROOKES.
35CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SECOND. EVENING: INDOORS AND OUT!
9CHAPTER THE EIGHTH. THE BLUE-COAT SCHOOL.
36CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD. CLOGS.
10CHAPTER THE NINTH. THE SNAKE.
37CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH. BIRDS OF A FEATHER.
11CHAPTER THE TENTH. FIRST ANTAGONISM.
38CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH. AT CARR COTTAGE.
12CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH. THE BLUE-COAT BOY.
39CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH. THE LOVERS’ WALK.
13CHAPTER THE TWELFTH. THE GENTLEMAN.
40CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SEVENTH. A RIDE ON A RAINY NIGHT.
14CHAPTER THE THIRTEENTH. SIMON’S PUPIL.
41CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH. DEFEATED.
15CHAPTER THE FOURTEENTH. JABEZ GOES INTO THE WORLD.
42CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
16CHAPTER THE FIFTEENTH. APPRENTICESHIP.
43CHAPTER THE FORTIETH. WITH ALL HIS FAULTS.
17CHAPTER THE SIXTEENTH. IN WAR AND PEACE.
44CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST. MARRIAGE!
18CHAPTER THE SEVENTEENTH. IN THE WAREHOUSE.
45CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND. BLOWS.
19CHAPTER THE EIGHTEENTH. EASTER MONDAY.
46CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD. PARTNERSHIP.
20CHAPTER THE NINETEENTH. PETERLOO.
47CHAPTER THE FORTY-FOURTH. MAN AND BEAST.
21CHAPTER THE TWENTIETH 18 ACTION AND RE-ACTION.
48CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH. WOUNDS INFLICTED AND ENDURED.
22ORATOR HUNT.
49CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH. THE MOWER WITH HIS SCYTHE.
23THE RENOWNED ACHIEVEMENTS OF PETERLOO,
50CHAPTER THE FORTY-SEVENTH. THE LAST ACT.: FOOTNOTES:
24CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIRST. WOUNDED.
51APPENDIX.
25CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SECOND. MR. CLEGG!
52APPENDIX No. II.
26CHAPTER THE TWENTY-THIRD. IN THE THEATRE ROYAL. 19
53APPENDIX No. III.
27CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FOURTH. MADAME BROADBENT’S FAN.
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