In Camp With A Tin Soldier

A Whimsical Journey Through Imaginary Worlds and Timeless TalesBy John Kendrick Bangs
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length2h 31m

About this audiobook

In 'In Camp With A Tin Soldier,' John Kendrick Bangs crafts a delightful blend of fantasy and satire, immersing readers in a whimsical narrative centered around an imaginative camp where toy soldiers come to life. Written in the late 19th century, the book is a reflection of the era's fascination with childhood innocence, adventure, and the interplay between reality and imagination. Bangs employs a cleverly humorous style, incorporating witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge the boundaries of conventional storytelling, making it a quintessential piece of American literature during the turn of the century. John Kendrick Bangs was a noted American author and humorist, known for his explorations of the absurd and the fantastical. Born in 1862 in New York City, he embodied the spirit of an age marked by rapid industrialization and shifting societal norms. His background as an accomplished editor and his associations with prominent literary figures of his time undoubtedly informed his unique voice and comedic sensibilities, allowing him to create captivating portrayals of whimsical adventures like those found in this work. Readers seeking to journey into a land of playful absurdity will find 'In Camp With A Tin Soldier' a captivating read. Bangs not only entertains but also invites introspection about the nature of courage and imagination through a lens of humor that remains relevant. Ideal for enthusiasts of fantasy and satire alike, this charming book promises a delightful experience that resonates far beyond its pages.

Audiobook details

GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER IV. JIMMIEBOY MEETS THE ENEMY.
2CHAPTER V. THE MAJOR RETURNS.
3CHAPTER VI. THE CORPORAL'S FAIRY STORY.
4CHAPTER VII. A DISAGREEABLE PERSONAGE.
5CHAPTER VIII. ARRANGEMENTS FOR A DUEL.
Mostrar todos os capítulos
6CHAPTER IX. THE SPRITE'S STORY.
7CHAPTER X. THE MAJOR'S TALE.
8CHAPTER XI. PLANNING A VISIT.
9CHAPTER XII. IN FORTYFOREFOOT VALLEY.
10CHAPTER XIII. THE RESCUE.
11THE END.

More from John Kendrick Bangs

MRS. RAFFLES and R. HOLMES & CO. – 20+ Tales of the Amateur Cracksman's Family (Annotated)John Kendrick Bangs7h 34m$2 · $0.00
Alice in BlunderlandJohn Kendrick Bangs1h 57m$9 · $0.00
A Little Book of Christmas (Illustrated) (Annotated)John Kendrick Bangs2h 43m$2 · $0.00
A Little Book of Christmas (Unabridged) (Annotated)John Kendrick Bangs2h 48m3.8 (428)$2 · $0.00
The Enchanted TypewriterJohn Kendrick Bangs2h 10m3.3 (121)$2 · $0.00
Over the Plum PuddingJohn Kendrick Bangs4h2.6 (18)$2 · $0.00
The Water Ghost and OthersJohn Kendrick Bangs4h 38m3.4 (45)$1 · $0.00
Half-Hours with the IdiotJohn Kendrick Bangs1h 8m3.7 (29)$1 · $0.00
Peeps at PeopleJohn Kendrick Bangs1h 51m$2 · $0.00
A House-Boat on the StyxJohn Kendrick Bangs3h 50m3.7 (3.5K)$1 · $0.00
Coffee and ReparteeJohn Kendrick Bangs2h 32m3.8 (122)$2 · $0.00
Mollie and the Unwiseman AbroadJohn Kendrick Bangs3h 6m$2 · $0.00
Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur CrackswomanJohn Kendrick Bangs2h 4m3.5 (38)$2 · $0.00
From Pillar to Post: Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-BookJohn Kendrick Bangs4h 21m$2 · $0.00
Paste JewelsJohn Kendrick Bangs2h 8m3.6 (29)$1 · $0.00
Cobwebs from a Library CornerJohn Kendrick Bangs43m3.0 (22)$2 · $0.00
The A. J. Raffles Collection (Annotated)John Kendrick Bangs, E. W. Hornung32h 50m4.5 (11)$1.99 · $0.00
The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (Annotated)E.T.A. Hoffmann4h 4m4.6 (1.5K)$2 · $0.00
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM & NEW CHRONICLES OF REBECCA (Children's Book Classics) (Annotated)Kate Douglas Wiggin15h 32m4.6 (1.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Just William (Illustrated) (Annotated)Richmal Crompton6h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m4.6 (10.4K)$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m4.6 (471)$33 · $0.00
The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated) (Annotated)Oscar Wilde6h 31m4.6 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis Carroll3h4.5 (5.9K)$4.99 · $0.00
The Boy Who Followed His Father into AuschwitzJeremy Dronfield6h 54m4.5 (28.5K)$24 · $0.00
Bat and the End of EverythingElana K. Arnold2h 40m4.6 (2.3K)$18 · $0.00
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6: Ghost HunterMichelle Paver6h 20m4.5 (11.7K)$24 · $0.00
Masterminds: PaybackGordon Korman6h 51m4.5 (5.8K)$24 · $0.00
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne, E. H. Shepard3h 6m4.5 (107.8K)$2 · $0.00
Anne of Green Gables (Annotated)Lucy Maud Montgomery13h 1m4.5 (2.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Guardian Herd: StormboundJennifer Lynn Alvarez6h 19m4.5 (2.3K)$24 · $0.00
The One and Only FamilyKatherine Applegate3h 14m4.5 (7.5K)$18 · $0.00
Other Words for HomeJasmine Warga3h 50m4.5 (42.8K)$20 · $0.00
Amari and the Night BrothersB. B. Alston11h 11m4.5 (42.2K)$29 · $0.00
The Keepers #4: The Starlit LoomTed Sanders10h 56m4.6 (361)$29 · $0.00
Winnie-the-PoohAlan Alexander Milne2h 52m4.5 (401.1K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery10h 42m4.5 (1.2M)$2 · $0.00

You may also like

The Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenRudolf Erich Raspe5h 39m3.7 (2K)$1 · $0.00
ScranimalsJack Prelutsky26m4.3 (1.1K)$7 · $0.00
Escape from HatAdam Kline3h4.1 (264)$18 · $0.00
Hello, My Name is OcticornKevin Diller, Justin Lowe4m4.1 (2.4K)$4 · $0.00
Dorothy and the Wizard in OzL. Frank Baum4h 23m3.9 (16.8K)$10 · $0.00
Dorothy and the Wizard in OzL. Frank Baum4h 41m3.9 (19.8K)$2.30 · $0.00
My Dog May Be a GeniusJack Prelutsky1h 2m4.1 (661)$13 · $0.00
The Sea FairiesL. Frank Baum4h 38m3.8 (2K)$1 · $0.00
The Devil in IronRobert E. Howard1h 29m4.1 (595)$1
Pinkalicious: Soccer StarVictoria Kann4m4.1 (3.2K)$4 · $0.00
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis Carroll3h4.2 (491.9K)$1.20 · $0.00
Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ThereLeweis Carrol2h 59m4.2 (197.1K)Free
The Fantasy Collection of Robert E. Howard (Annotated)Robert E. Howard69h 59m4.5 (251)$1.99 · $0.00
On Stranger TidesTim Powers12h 2m3.9 (15.5K)$23 · $0.00
Peter PanJ. M. Barrie1h4.1 (434K)$1 · $0.00
DropboyRicardo Garay3m$5 · $0.00
The Scariest SmurfPeyo7m$2
Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent 12Neil Hartley6h 10m4.9 (11)$2.99 · $0.00
Janitors School of Garbage: Trials of the TrashTyler Whitesides7h 16m4.5 (83)$23
Darkmouth #3: Chaos DescendsShane Hegarty7h 27m4.2 (233)$24 · $0.00