For Treasure Bound


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(4.3 stars; 94 reviews)

For Treasure Bound is one of the earlier novels by Harry Collingwood (William Joseph Cosens Lancaster), published in 1897. We follow the hero, whose name is incidentally also Harry Collingwood, on a quest to the pacific islands for treasure and his marooned father, through all the perils he encounters on his journey, such as pirates, sea monsters, and beautiful young ladies. (Summary by Carolin) (10 hr 14 min)

Chapters

The Wreck 16:54 Read by Adrian Wheal
The Secret 17:30 Read by Adrian Wheal
Bob's Proposition 23:41 Read by Adrian Wheal
Our Trial Trip 37:13 Read by Adrian Wheal
A Gale In The Bay Of Biscay 25:24 Read by Adrian Wheal
The Fate of the "Amazon" 23:36 Read by Adrian Wheal
The Sea Serpent 24:34 Read by Ric Cornwall
Bob's Dream 31:19 Read by Ric Cornwall
A Cape Horn Gale 32:36 Read by Chris Pauley
Chased By Pirates 31:21 Read by Mike Wajda
The Chase Diverted 32:57 Read by Chris Donnelly
The Wreck of the "Copernicus" 26:42 Read by Ric Cornwall
A Mirage 45:58 Read by Ken Felt
At Close Quarters With A Shark 22:23 Read by Chris Donnelly
The "Lily" Among Breakers 47:00 Read by Ken Felt
Attacked By Savages 29:35 Read by Ric Cornwall
Important News 31:46 Read by Mike Wajda
Destruction of the "Albatross" 37:52 Read by Ken Felt
My Father 38:59 Read by Ken Felt
The Treasure 37:11 Read by Ken Felt

Reviews


(4 stars)

I liked the story, however, I almost stopped listening after the first several chapters. The narrator of the first several chapters was excellent, but after that the narrators had poorer sound quality and made some pronunciation errors, especially with nautical terms.

Very poorly narrated!


(1 stars)

While no doubt, some narrators are much better than others, which is to be expected, it is not at all pleasing to listen to some voices. Poor voices totally spoil a book. This is one such book.

Loved it


(5 stars)

The first reader, Adrian, I believe, was just great. The rest were tolerable although I don't understand why one of them gave Bob a Scottish accent. The story was excellent with a very happy ending.

treasure Island esque but still fun


(5 stars)

I enjoyed the book with some fun twists and turns. yeah some narrators were better than others but hey that's how they get better thru practice.

Bravo from Borneo


(4 stars)

Another great seafaring tale from Harry Collingwood. A couple of poor narrators...but still worth a listen.

Waterrrr


(4 stars)

It is a good book, but only for you if you're into ships ;)

great story


(5 stars)

good way to pass the time while on autopilot at work

old style,enjoyed it, shame the narrator's changed all the time


(4 stars)