When Wilderness Was King
A Tale of the Illinois CountryBy Randall Parrish
Length9h 30m
About this audiobook
In "When Wilderness Was King," Randall Parrish transports readers to the untamed expanses of the American frontier during the late 19th century, weaving a captivating narrative filled with adventure, romance, and the struggles of survival. Parrish's prose is both vivid and evocative, capturing the stark beauty of the wilderness and the raw emotions of his characters. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, the novel explores themes of courage, resilience, and the quest for identity amid the expansive wilderness, making it a quintessential work of frontier literature in an era that romanticized the rugged individualism of American settlers. Randall Parrish, an American author and journalist known for his rich depictions of frontier life, drew upon his extensive travels and experiences in the West to craft this enduring tale. His writings reflect his fascination with the American landscape and the diverse characters that inhabit it, influenced by the historical context of an America on the brink of modernization. Parrish's own adventures not only lend authenticity to his storytelling but also resonate with the ethos of exploration and discovery that defined his time. For readers who appreciate historical fiction that integrates adventure with profound themes, "When Wilderness Was King" is a remarkable exploration of an era that shaped a nation. This book is essential for aficionados of frontier narratives, as it offers a compelling glimpse into the human spirit's interplay with the wild, making it both an engaging read and a significant contribution to American literature.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (19)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length9 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
19CHAPTER XIX
2CHAPTER II
20CHAPTER XX
3CHAPTER III
21CHAPTER XXI
4CHAPTER IV
22CHAPTER XXII
5CHAPTER V
23CHAPTER XXIII
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6CHAPTER VI
24CHAPTER XXIV
7CHAPTER VII
25CHAPTER XXV
8CHAPTER VIII
26CHAPTER XXVI
9CHAPTER IX
27CHAPTER XXVII
10CHAPTER X
28CHAPTER XXVIII
11CHAPTER XI
29CHAPTER XXIX
12CHAPTER XII
30CHAPTER XXX
13CHAPTER XIII
31CHAPTER XXXI
14CHAPTER XIV
32CHAPTER XXXII
15CHAPTER XV
33CHAPTER XXXIII
16CHAPTER XVI
34CHAPTER XXXIV
17CHAPTER XVII
35CHAPTER XXXV
18CHAPTER XVIII
36CHAPTER XXXVI
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