Caesar Rodney's Ride

audiobook

Caesar Rodney's Ride

by Henry Fisk Carlton

EN·~29 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

DRAMATIC HOURS IN REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY

27:30
2

HOW TO BE A GOOD RADIO ACTOR

1:24
3

HOW TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN THE PLAY

1:04

Description

Step into the heated July 1, 1776 session of the Continental Congress, where delegates wrestle with the bold idea of independence. The script captures the frantic exchanges, the clatter of gavel, and the nervous urgency of figures like Franklin and Rutledge as they debate the Lee Resolution. Listeners hear authentic period language and a chorus of crowd noises that bring the cramped hall to life.

Designed for performance, the play doubles as a guide for aspiring radio actors, with clear directions for microphone distance, tone, and atmosphere. Each role is printed alongside the dialogue, so participants can focus on delivering emotion through voice alone, without costumes or sets. The result is an immersive glimpse of a turning point in American history, inviting audiences to feel the stakes as they unfold.

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Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (28K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-02-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

HF

Henry Fisk Carlton

1892–1973

Known for turning American history into lively scripts for young performers, this early radio-era writer helped make events like Washington’s crossing and Nathan Hale’s story feel vivid and speakable. His work sits at the crossroads of education, drama, and patriotic storytelling.

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