Length6h 44m
About this audiobook
Set against the vast and often unforgiving landscapes of the American West, Emerson Hough's "The Sagebrusher" intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human ambition and morality. Hough employs a richly descriptive literary style, capturing the rugged beauty of the region while delving into the moral dilemmas faced by his characters. The book serves as a potent critique of the historical conflicts surrounding land ownership and exploitation during the late 19th century, reflecting the nuanced perspectives of pioneers and their adversaries in a rapidly developing America. Emerson Hough, an esteemed author and journalist of the early 20th century, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in the West. His travels and observations of frontier life informed his narratives, instilling them with authenticity and depth. Raised in a milieu that combined literary ambition with a profound appreciation for nature, Hough's work often showcases the clash between civilization and the untamed spirit of the land, a theme vividly present in "The Sagebrusher." This novel is a must-read for enthusiasts of American literature and historians alike, providing an evocative exploration of the ideological battles that shaped the American frontier. Readers will find themselves captivated by Hough's insightful commentary and masterful storytelling, making this a significant addition to the canon of works that interrogate the American experience.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length6 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VIII
26CHAPTER XX
2RIVAL CONSCIENCES
27MAJOR ALLEN BARNES, M.D., PH.D.—AND SIM GAGE
3CHAPTER IX
28CHAPTER XXI
4THE HALT AND THE BLIND
29WITH THIS RING
5CHAPTER X
30CHAPTER XXII
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6NEIGHBORS
31MRS. GAGE
7CHAPTER XI
32CHAPTER XXIII
8THE COMPANY DOCTOR
33THE OUTLOOK
9CHAPTER XII
34CHAPTER XXIV
10LEFT ALONE
35ANNIE MOVES IN
11[Illustration: "You ought to hang!" said she.]
36CHAPTER XXV
12CHAPTER XIII
37ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE
13THE SABCAT CAMP
38[Illustration: "You say I shall be able to see him—my husband?"]
14CHAPTER XIV
39CHAPTER XXVI
15THE MAN TRAIL
40THE WAYS OF MR. GARDNER
16CHAPTER XV
41CHAPTER XXVII
17THE SPECIES
42DORENWALD, CHIEF
18CHAPTER XVI
43CHAPTER XXVIII
19THE REBIRTH OF SIM GAGE
44A CHANGE OF BASE
20CHAPTER XVII
45CHAPTER XXIX
21SAGEBRUSHERS
46MARTIAL LAW
22CHAPTER XVIII
47CHAPTER XXX
23DONNA QUIXOTE
48BEFORE DAWN
24CHAPTER XIX
49CHAPTER XXXI
25THE PLEDGE
50THE BLIND SEE
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