The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn
Harry Collingwood
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Eric Blackburn's strange adventures begin when the ship on which he is engaged as fourth officer is struck by an enormous meteorite and sinks within minutes, and Blackburn is the sole survivor out of the 535 people on board that ship. Through extraordinary luck he reaches an overturned lifeboat into which he saves himself, and from which he is rescued by the Yorkshire Lass. The Yorkshire Lass, however, brings with it a new adventure, as it is on a quest for hidden treasure on a mysterious tropical island and is going to catapult Eric into unprecedented adventures. - Summary by Carolin (7 hr 36 min)
Chapters
The Catastrophe | 21:05 | Read by Tom Penn |
The 'Yorkshire Lass' | 19:47 | Read by Tom Penn |
An Amazing Story | 23:52 | Read by Melissa Jean |
I take Command of the 'Yorkshire Lass | 24:02 | Read by Tom Donovan |
We find the Treasure | 25:30 | Read by Warren Kati |
Caught in a Typhoon | 23:42 | Read by Warren Kati |
Billy tells how we became wrecked | 22:38 | Read by Deon Gines |
We go Exploring, and meet with an Adventure | 30:35 | Read by jenno |
We settle down on Eden | 28:56 | Read by jenno |
A Spider's Web! | 25:06 | Read by Deon Gines |
A Raid by the Apes | 20:55 | Read by Warren Kati |
Islands of Fire! | 28:40 | Read by Warren Kati |
We exterminate the Apes | 18:24 | Read by Melissa Jean |
Attacked by Chinese Pirates | 22:26 | Read by Melissa Jean |
A Surprising Reappearance | 31:11 | Read by Deon Gines |
Svorenssen relates an Interesting Story | 31:44 | Read by garyday |
Is Trouble Brewing? | 29:31 | Read by Warren Kati |
A Tragic End to our Troubles | 28:54 | Read by Warren Kati |
Reviews
Bravo from Borneo
Lord Jim
This is my third book of Harry Collingwood and I was certainly not disappointed. The various narrators also made a reasonably good effort. I appreciated the author's descriptive prowess and ability to create a delightful seafaring tale replete with many adventures, trials and tribulations, and the ingenuity of our hero to overcome each situation encountered. Now on to my next Collingwood book.
a bit to descriptive in some parts but overall a good tale
Bud of Bradford island
A Great Adventure
A LibriVox Listener
Each of the readers did a great job in their turn. The novel itself is a good yarn and though at times slightly predictable, it is very enjoyable.
Poorly narrated.
Lloyd Boone
Some of the narrators are not at all pleasing to listen to...they totally spoil the work.
A LibriVox Listener
found the different narrators a little distracting. about 5 different voices but good yarn.
Entertaining.
Jackie
Liked it allot. Reminded me of Robinson.
Excellent
Michele Walker
I wish it had been longer!
well read
Mark S
Good book and readers.