The Boy Slaves

audiobook

The Boy Slaves

by Mayne Reid

EN·~9 hours·89 chapters

Chapters

89 total
1

THE BOY SLAVES. - BY CAPT. MAYNE REID - AUTHOR OF "THE DESERT HOME," "THE OCEAN WAIFS," ETC. - With Illustrations. - A NEW EDITION, WITH A MEMOIR BY R. H. STODDARD. - NEW YORK: THOMAS R. KNOX & CO., Successors to James Miller, 813 Broadway. - Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts. - Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1884, by THOMAS R. KNOX & CO., in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.

0:03
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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AUTHOR'S NOTE.

0:25
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MEMOIR OF MAYNE REID.

8:48
6

THE BOY SLAVES.

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7

CHAPTER I. - THE LAND OF THE SLAVE.

5:41
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CHAPTER II. - TYPES OF THE TRIPLE KINGDOM.

7:31
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CHAPTER III. - THE SERPENT'S TONGUE.

8:08
10

CHAPTER IV. - 'WARE THE TIDE.

5:46

Description

A gritty adventure unfolds as a group of young boys are torn from their homes and thrust into a harsh world of forced labor. The story opens on a remote ranch where the boys, barely more than children, must adapt to grueling tasks and the unforgiving rhythm of their overseers. Their daily routine is punctuated by fleeting moments of camaraderie, daring mischief, and the quiet hope that freedom might still be within reach.

Through vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and the stark contrast between the boys’ innocence and the brutal realities they face, the narrative captures both the physical and emotional toll of captivity. As the youngsters learn to survive, they also begin to uncover the hidden strengths within themselves, setting the stage for a daring plan that could change their fate. The early chapters lay a powerful foundation for an unforgettable tale of courage, resilience, and the yearning for liberty.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (550K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-02-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mayne Reid

Mayne Reid

1818–1883

Adventure, danger, and faraway landscapes fill these stories from a writer who lived almost as boldly as his characters. Best known as Mayne Reid, he turned his travels and wartime experiences into fast-moving tales that captivated generations of young readers.

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