West Point Colors
A Journey Through 19th Century West Point: A Tale of Honor, Duty, and LoyaltyBy Anna Bartlett Warner
Length13h 23m
About this audiobook
In "West Point Colors," Anna Bartlett Warner masterfully blends elements of historical fiction and adventure, capturing the essence of life at the United States Military Academy. The narrative unfolds through vivid descriptions and character-driven storytelling, drawing readers into a world steeped in tradition, camaraderie, and the stringent demands of military discipline. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Hudson River Valley, Warner delves into themes of honor, rivalry, and personal growth, deftly weaving insights about military training and the moral complexities faced by young cadets in a rapidly changing nation. Anna Bartlett Warner, an accomplished author and philanthropist, wrote "West Point Colors" during a period of her life marked by a deep engagement with educational reform and children's welfare. Her familial connections to West Point and her own experiences during the Civil War era profoundly influenced her writing, infusing her work with authenticity and a nuanced understanding of the American military ethos. Warner'Äôs literary pursuits often reflected her dedication to social causes, lending her narratives a purposeful depth. This engaging novel is recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of duty and friendship within the hallowed halls of West Point, as well as historians and enthusiasts of American military history. Warner's ability to evoke both the challenges and the triumphs of young cadets makes this a timeless read that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length13 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I THE BOY
26XXVI CHERRY
2II MEANS TO AN END
27XXVII OFF LIMITS
3III THE NIGHT EXPRESS
28XXVIII ON EXHIBITION
4IV READY FOR DUTY
29XXIX SKIRMISHING
5V THE FLAG
30XXX A MORNING TALK
Show all chaptersShow less
6VI A LONELY CANDIDATE
31XXXI THE SUMMER GIRL
7VII IN FOR IT
32XXXII LAYING FOUNDATIONS
8VIII RUBS THE WRONG WAY
33XXXIII BUILDING THEREON
9IX CAMP HARD
34XXXIV AMBUSHES
10X BAND CONCERT
35XXXV OF COURSE
11XI ON GUARD
36XXXVI SAN CARLOS
12XII OFF GUARD
37XXXVII RUSHED INTO CAMP
13XIII A BLUE CHRISTMAS
38XXXVIII HIGH GROUND
14XIV CAMP GOLIGHTLY
39XXXIX MORE GIRLS
15XV SIGNALING FOR HELP
40XL ON FORT PUT
16XVI RE-ENFORCEMENTS READY
41XLI UP CROWNEST
17XVII THREE CHEERS AND A TIGER
42XLII CHRISTMAS LEAVE
18XVIII HIGH SUMMER
43XLIII THE HUNDREDTH NIGHT
19XIX THE VISITORS' SEATS
44XLIV PRESSING ON
20XX JUST THEE AND ME
45XLV NOTHING SERIOUS
21XXI ME ONLY
46XLVI TRYING LETTERS
22XXII GIRLS
47XLVII MRS. CONGRESSMAN
23XXIII THE GRIM GRAY WALLS
48XLVIII THE GUARD-HOUSE IN JUNE
24XXIV NINETY-NINE DAYS TO JUNE
49XLIX FLIRTATION AND OTHER PLACES
25XXV FURLOUGH
50L FAIRYLAND
Ivanhoe (Annotated)Walter Scott22h 52m4.8 (88)$2 · $0.00
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m4.6 (1.8K)$2 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m4.7 (281)$23
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m4.7 (122)$27
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m4.5 (18.6K)$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m4.4 (36.6K)$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m4.4 (20.1K)$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m4.4 (3.2K)$23
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m4.6 (7K)$23
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
The Newly Witch GameRobyn Peterman4h 39m4.7 (549)$15
Louis L’Amour’s Trio of TalesLouis L’Amour2h 8m4.7 (262)$10
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m4.6 (1.8K)$2 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m4.7 (281)$23
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
Can’t Ride Around ItAnn Charles, Sam Lucky10h 13m4.6 (796)$25
Punk’s FightWard Carroll10h 28m4.6 (796)$20
Sons of Valor IV: False FlagJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews11h 47m4.6 (1.1K)$25
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Sons of War 3: SinnersNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 40m4.6 (1.7K)$23
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m4.6 (507)$25
The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m4.6 (1.2K)$33 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m4.5 (3.8K)$20
TimelessR. A. Salvatore12h 30m4.5 (8K)$33 · $0.00
Hang Them SlowlyWilliam W. Johnstone9h 22m4.5 (609)$20
The Quantum ChainNick Jones12h 59m4.5 (6K)$23
You may also like
Little WomenLouisa May Alcott18h 16m4.3 (2.7M)$2.30
Little WomenLouisa May Alcott20h 31m4.2 (2.6M)$35
Anne of the IslandL. M. Montgomery8h 46m4.4 (242.2K)$0.60 · $0.00
Anne of the IslandLucy Maud Montgomery9h 4m4.3 (223.7K)$23
Agnes GreyAnne Brontë7h 49m3.9 (181.7K)$4 · $0.00
These Happy Golden YearsLaura Ingalls Wilder6h 44m4.4 (102.4K)$24 · $0.00
Rose in Bloom / A Sequel to 'Eight Cousins'Louisa May Alcott10h 13m4.2 (29.8K)$2.30 · $0.00
Anne of the IslandL. M. Montgomery7h 50m4.4 (239.8K)$17
With the Fire on HighElizabeth Acevedo7h 27m4.3 (145.2K)$24 · $0.00
The Tumbling Turner SistersJuliette Fay11h 14m4.0 (8.7K)$20
Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men & Jo's Boys (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott42h 23m4.4 (3.9K)$1 · $0.00
Anne of the IslandLucy Maud Montgomery8h 29m4.4 (239.3K)$2.30
Little WomenLouisa May Alcott19h4.3 (2.7M)$32
Smash It!Francina Simone9h 16m3.7 (1.7K)$29 · $0.00
Good WivesLouisa May Alcott9h 11m4.2 (56.4K)$22
The ProfessorCharlotte Brontë9h 30m3.7 (36.6K)$20
Little Women (Annotated)Louisa May Alcott22h4.5 (2.7K)$3 · $0.00
Rose in BloomLouisa May Alcott10h 4m4.2 (30.1K)$9.40 · $0.00
The Complete Little Women SeriesLouisa May Alcott42h 1m4.4 (13.2K)$2 · $0.00
Cousin PhillisElizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell4h 9m3.7 (4.3K)$2.30