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The Dragon and the Raven: Or The Days of King Alfred

Gelesen von Mike Harris

(4,72 Sterne; 261 Bewertungen)

During the reign of King Alfred, Danish forces have invaded the English countryside. Although the English try to repulse these attacks, they are overrun by the savagery and sheer numbers of the Danes.

One of those deeply touched by these attacks is young Edmund. As a boy, he watched as his father was slain in battle fighting the Danes. Although young, he was intelligent, and noted the mistakes made on the battlefield. As he grew into a man, he put that knowledge into use and created a uniquely trained group of soldiers and built a new, stronger ship called the Dragon. Manning this ship with his special soldiers, Edmund joins the battle for freedom from Danish oppression. His adventures take him all throughout Europe and lead to glory, wealth, and eventually love.
(Summary by M. Z. Spark) (7 hr 22 min)

Chapters

Introduction

2:40

Read by Mike Harris

The Fugitives

24:33

Read by Mike Harris

The Battle of Kesteven

23:21

Read by Mike Harris

The Massacre at Croyland

29:40

Read by Mike Harris

The Invasion of Wessex

23:25

Read by Mike Harris

A Disciplined Band

22:38

Read by Mike Harris

The Saxon Fort

24:06

Read by Mike Harris

The Dragon

23:07

Read by Mike Harris

The Cruise of The Dragon

24:18

Read by Mike Harris

A Prisoner

23:19

Read by Mike Harris

The Combat

24:30

Read by Mike Harris

The Isle of Athelney

25:03

Read by Mike Harris

Four Years of Peace

15:06

Read by Mike Harris

The Siege of Paris

24:07

Read by Mike Harris

The Repulse of the Northmen

23:16

Read by Mike Harris

Friends in Trouble

22:35

Read by Mike Harris

Freda

25:11

Read by Mike Harris

A Long Chase

22:29

Read by Mike Harris

Freda Discovered

16:52

Read by Mike Harris

United

21:51

Read by Mike Harris

Bewertungen

Excellent book

(5 Sterne)

In this novel GA Henty explores the history of England during its struggle with invading Danish armies. The story is exciting, and keeps you listening up until the hero triumphs. The reader is excellent. Mike does a nice job of bringing this story to life. Enjoy!

(5 Sterne)

This story was mesmerizing! I could hardly walk away from it. The author gave an interesting and exciting view of a period of English/Danish history with which I was not familiar. The reader did an outstanding job of presenting the separate voices of the characters, making the story even more enjoyable.

(5 Sterne)

Exciting story! The terror of the Norsemen is really brought to life. It makes we want to learn more about Alfred the Great and his efforts to repulse them.

great read

(4 Sterne)

The reader, Mike Harris, does a great job reading a classic Henty book.

(5 Sterne)

Another fine story. The reader is excellent. He has an excellent voice, sound recording quality is excellent. Pronunciation is excellent. The reader makes a tremendous difference connecting the reader to the story.

great story & greater reader!

(5 Sterne)

great book red by the expert Mike Harris

(5 Sterne)

History made interesting! Inspiring examples of bravery, steadfastness of purpose, honor, and nobility.

great story and great reader

(5 Sterne)

great story nd great