Length5h 28m
About this audiobook
In "The Sagamore of Saco," Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith vividly chronicles the life of the Native American sagamore, or chief, of the Saco tribe during the early colonial period. Through a rich tapestry of historical narrative and poetic elegance, Smith paints a portrait of a complex figure navigating the fraught intersection of indigenous culture and European encroachment. The book is notable for its blend of fact and fiction, embracing a romantic literary style that reflects the 19th-century fascination with American history while simultaneously critiquing the destructive impacts of colonization on native communities. Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith was a pioneering American author and advocate for social reform, particularly in the realm of women's rights and education. Growing up in the culturally rich landscapes of New England, Smith was deeply influenced by her surroundings and the stories of those who had lived before her. Her empathy for marginalized voices and her desire to rectify historical narratives led her to write this compelling work, which stands as both a tribute to a significant but often overlooked figure and an exploration of the broader implications of colonization. This book is essential for readers interested in American history, indigenous studies, or literary representations of Native American leaders. Smith's work not only provides a window into the past but also encourages reflection on the contemporary consequences of historical narratives. For anyone wishing to understand the complexities of America's cultural heritage, "The Sagamore of Saco" is an invaluable addition to their reading list.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length5 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SAGAMORE OF SACO.
2CHAPTER I. STANDING ALONE.
3CHAPTER II. THE FATAL OMEN.
4CHAPTER III. SORROWFUL MISGIVINGS.
5CHAPTER IV. THE NET-WEAVER.
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6CHAPTER V. THE “ELECT.”
7CHAPTER VI. APOLLO AND DIANA.
8CHAPTER VII. A FAMILY CONCLAVE.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE SPIDER’S WEBS.
10CHAPTER IX. THE FATAL DANCE.
11CHAPTER X. IN VAIN.
12CHAPTER XI. “DESERTED ARE THE DWELLINGS OF MOINA.”
13CHAPTER XII. A MAN OF METTLE.
14CHAPTER XIII. A LIKING FOR MISERY.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE CRYSTAL STONE.
16CHAPTER XV. ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE UNSEEN EYE.
18CHAPTER XVII. A REMINISCENCE.
19CHAPTER XVIII. SNAKE VS. SPIDER.
20CHAPTER XIX. THE PRIESTESS.
21CHAPTER XX. THE VIGIL.
22CHAPTER XXI. DEAD ASHES.
23CHAPTER XXII. BELOW THE FALLS.
24CHAPTER XXIII. THE TORCH EXTINGUISHED.
25THE SILENT HUNTER.
26CHAPTER V. THE SILENT HUNTER’S CACHE.
27CHAPTER VI. THE FROG’S HOLE.
28CHAPTER VII. THE INDIAN VILLAGE.
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