Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad

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Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad

by John Kendrick Bangs

EN·~4 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN - By George Macdonald

0:12

THE PRINCESS AND CURDIE - By George Macdonald

0:10

AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND - By George Macdonald

0:10

A DOG OF FLANDERS - By "Ouida"

48:08

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:35

FOREWORD - INTRODUCING TWO HEROES AND A HEROINE - I.

0:22

I. MOLLIE, WHISTLEBINKIE, AND THE UNWISEMAN

19:00

II. THE START

5:31

III. AT SEA

17:12

IV. ENGLAND

18:34

Description

Mollie, a bright‑eyed girl with a love for fairy‑tale kingdoms, is about to set off on her first great adventure. She will travel across Europe with her ever‑loyal companion Whistlebinkie, a quirky “rubber‑doll” who speaks through a whistling hat, and the eccentric old Mr. Me, affectionately called the Unwiseman for his endearing lack of common sense. Together they form an unlikely trio whose curiosity and good humor promise endless wonder.

Their journey begins when Mollie’s father finally decides it’s time for the family to see the world beyond their countryside home. The trio packs their trunks, prepares for foreign languages, golden crowns, and the bustling ports they’ve only read about in storybooks. As they set off, the Unwiseman’s oddball wisdom and Whistlebinkie’s airy chatter turn even the simplest moments into comic mischief.

The narrative unfolds with vivid, whimsical prose and charming illustrations that capture the spirit of early‑20th‑century travel tales. Listeners will be drawn into a light‑hearted, imaginative romp that celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the delight of discovering new horizons.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (256K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.

Release date

2012-05-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs

1862–1922

A witty American humorist and editor, he became best known for playful fantasy and satire that turned the afterlife into a stage for clever conversation. His stories mix lightness, literary jokes, and a surprisingly modern sense of comic imagination.

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