Length6h 52m
About this audiobook
In "The Untamed," Max Brand intricately weaves a tale that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the primal connection between humanity and nature. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this adventure novel combines vivid descriptions and sharp dialogue with a fast-paced narrative style typical of early 20th-century pulp fiction. Brand's nuanced characterization of the tumultuous relationship between man and his environment reveals not only the conflict but also the beauty inherent in untamed landscapes and untamed spirits. The novel's blend of action and introspection invites readers to reflect on the innate struggles of freedom versus societal constraints. Max Brand, the pen name of Frederick Schiller Faust, was a prolific author whose diverse portfolio includes novels, screenplays, and short stories. His upbringing in the wild landscapes of California imbued him with a deep appreciation for the rugged terrain and a fascination with the cowboy archetype. Brand's personal experiences in the West, coupled with his involvement in World War I, informed his writing, lending it a visceral authenticity that resonates throughout "The Untamed." I highly recommend "The Untamed" to readers seeking a rich exploration of the human experience set in a frontier that is both physically and metaphorically challenging. Brand's masterful storytelling and compelling protagonists will captivate both adventure seekers and those who appreciate profound literary themes.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Literary Classics
Length6 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19CHAPTER XXII: THE WOMAN'S WAY
2CHAPTER V: FOUR IN THE AIR
20CHAPTER XXIII: HELL STARTS
3CHAPTER VI: LAUGHTER
21CHAPTER XXIV: THE RESCUE
4CHAPTER VII: THE MUTE MESSENGER
22CHAPTER XXV: THE LONG RIDE
5CHAPTER VIII: RED WRITING
23CHAPTER XXVI: BLACK BART TURNS NURSE
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6CHAPTER IX: THE PHANTOM RIDER
24CHAPTER XXVII: NOBODY LAUGHS
7CHAPTER X: THE STRENGTH OF WOMEN
25CHAPTER XXVIII: WHISTLING DAN, DESPERADO
8CHAPTER XI: SILENT BLUFFS
26CHAPTER XXIX: "WEREWOLF"
9CHAPTER XII: PARTNERS
27CHAPTER XXX: "THE MANHANDLING"
10CHAPTER XIII: THE LONE RIDERS ENTERTAIN
28CHAPTER XXXI: "LAUGH, DAMN IT!"
11CHAPTER XIV: DELILAH
29CHAPTER XXXII: THOSE WHO SEE IN THE DARK
12CHAPTER XV: THE CROSS ROADS
30CHAPTER XXXIII: THE SONG OF THE UNTAMED
13CHAPTER XVI: THE THREE OF US
31CHAPTER XXXIV: THE COWARD
14CHAPTER XVII: THE PANTHER'S PAW
32CHAPTER XXXV: CLOSE IN!
15CHAPTER XVIII: CAIN
33CHAPTER XXXVI: FEAR
16CHAPTER XIX: REAL MEN
34CHAPTER XXXVII: DEATH
17CHAPTER XX: ONE TRAIL ENDS
35CHAPTER XXXVIII
18CHAPTER XXI: ONE WAY OUT
36THE WILD GEESE: THE END
