Tom Cringle's Log
A Swashbuckling Adventure on the High SeasBy Michael Scott
Length19h 20m
About this audiobook
In "Tom Cringle's Log," Michael Scott crafts a vivid and engaging narrative that intricately weaves together the adventures of a young sailor in the Caribbean during the early 19th century. Through a rich tapestry of maritime life and detailed descriptions of the natural world, Scott employs a first-person perspective that invites readers into the psyche of the protagonist, Tom Cringle. The novel'Äôs literary style draws from the traditions of romanticism and the emerging realism of the era, reflecting the complexities of human emotions amidst the backdrop of a turbulent seafaring life. Michael Scott, a renowned figure of early 19th-century literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences at sea and the rich folklore surrounding maritime culture. Born in Scotland but raised in the Caribbean, Scott's life informed his writing, imbuing it with authenticity and a deep understanding of the themes of adventure and identity. Having previously published travel writings and narratives, Scott employs his narrative prowess and firsthand knowledge to authentically articulate the trials and triumphs of life at sea. Readers seeking a compelling blend of adventure, historical insight, and psychological depth will find "Tom Cringle's Log" to be an exceptional addition to their literary repertoire. The novel not only captivates with its storytelling but also serves as a poignant reflection on the human condition in the face of nature's grandeur and peril. Dive into Cringle's world and discover the untamed spirit of maritime exploration.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length19 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1(1789—1835)
11CHAPTER X.—Vomito Prieto.
2CHAPTER I.—The Launching of the Log.
12CHAPTER XI.—More Scenes in Jamaica.
3CHAPTER II.—The Cruise of the Torch.
13CHAPTER XII.—The Cruise o the Firebrand
4CHAPTER III.—The Quenching of the Torch.
14CHAPTER XIII.—The Pirate’s Leman
5CHAPTER IV.—Scenes on the Costa Firme.
15CHAPTER XIV.—Scenes in Cuba
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER V.—The Piccaroon
16CHAPTER XV.—The Cruise of the Wave. The Action with the Slaver.
7CHAPTER VI.—The Cruise of the Spark
17CHAPTER XVI.—The Second Cruise of the Wave
8CHAPTER VII.—Scenes in Jamaica
18CHAPTER XVII.—The Third Cruise of the Wave
9CHAPTER VIII.—The Chase of the Smuggler
19CHAPTER XVIII. Tropical High-links
10CHAPTER IX.—Cuba Fishermen
20CHAPTER XIX.—The Last of the Log—Tom Cringle’s Farewell.
More from Michael Scott
Hell Divers XII: HeroesNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 18m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 16m$2 · $0.00
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.2 (5)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$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
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
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
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m$2 · $0.00
Zane Grey - Ultimate Collection: 60+ Western Classics, Historical Novels & Baseball StoriesZane Grey568h 56m$1 · $0.00
Les MisérablesVictor Hugo64h 17m$1 · $0.00
Between Two WorldsUpton Sinclair31h 43m$30
Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m$23
You may also like
An Autobiography of Buffalo BillWilliam Frederick Cody "Buffalo Bill"8h 51m$2 · $0.00
With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born LeaderG. A. Henty13h 5m$2 · $0.00
Dutch Courage and Other StoriesJack London3h 15m$5 · $0.00
Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our NavyGeorge Gibbs5h 3m$2 · $0.00
Baden-Powell of MafekingJ. S. Fletcher4h 48m$2 · $0.00
Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the PlainsWilliam F. Drannan14h 27m$1 · $0.00
Capt. W. F. Drannan, Chief of Scouts, As Pilot to Emigrant and Government TrainsWilliam F. Drannan8h 5m$1 · $0.00
Turned AdriftHarry Collingwood9h 15m$2 · $0.00
Six Years With the Texas RangersJames B. Gillett7h 35m$2 · $0.00
Stan Lynn: A Boy's Adventures in ChinaGeorge Manville Fenn11h 31m$2 · $0.00
31 Years on the Plains and in the MountainsWilliam F. Drannan15h 29m$1 · $0.00
Life of Kit Carson, the Great Western Hunter and GuideCharles Burdett8h 10m$1 · $0.00
At the fall of Montreal; or, A soldier boy's final victoryEdward Stratemeyer7h 5m$2 · $0.00
Motor Boat Boys on the Great Lakes; or, Exploring the Mystic Isle of MackinacLouis Arundel4h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Adventure Books - G. A. Henty EditionG. A. Henty72h 35m$1 · $0.00
Titanic and Other ShipsCharles Herbert Lightoller10h 37m$2 · $0.00
James Braithwaite, the SupercargoWilliam Henry Giles Kingston7h 21m$2 · $0.00
THE WAYS OF THE WILD WEST – The Best Ballantyne WesternsR. M. Ballantyne100h 11m$1 · $0.00
The Journals of George WashingtonGeorge Washington4h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Young Colonists / A Story of the Zulu and Boer WarsG. A. Henty8h 12m$2.30