The Adventures of Kathlyn

audiobook

The Adventures of Kathlyn

by Harold MacGrath

EN·~8 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

E-text prepared by Al Haines

8:52:03
2

[Frontispiece: It will be a hard trek.]

0:02
3

By - HAROLD MACGRATH

0:11

Description

A talented young sculptor named Kathlyn spends her days shaping clay on a sun‑drenched platform, her sister Winnie bustling nearby with the carefree spirit of a wind‑blown thistledown. Their quiet routine is interrupted when a restless leopard, cohabiting the animal park with a loyal collie, breaks free and lunges toward the startled Winnie. With calm composure and an uncanny rapport with the big cat, Kathlyn steps forward, speaking in a steady tone that steadies the beast and prevents disaster.

That daring moment sets the stage for a larger journey, as Kathlyn’s fearless handling of the leopard hints at a deeper well of bravery and curiosity. The sisters’ bond, the exotic backdrop of the animal enclosures, and the promise of future adventures—perhaps even a trip to Paris to showcase Kathlyn’s art—draw listeners into a tale where youthful ingenuity meets untamed wilderness. The story unfolds with humor, tension, and the subtle magic of a girl who can soothe even the fiercest of creatures.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (511K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-12-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Harold MacGrath

Harold MacGrath

1871–1932

A hugely popular storyteller of the early 1900s, he wrote fast-moving romances, mysteries, and adventures that reached a wide mass audience. He also helped bridge the gap between print and film as one of the first well-known authors hired to write original screenplays.

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