The Cave Twins

audiobook

The Cave Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Introduction. - Prehistoric Man.

4:13
2

Chapter One. - Grannie and the Twins.

16:12
3

Chapter Two. - The Bison Feast.

13:09
4

Chapter Three. - The Runaways.

11:11
5

Chapter Four. - The Journey. - One.

18:22
6

Chapter Five. - The Tree Clan.

10:28
7

Chapter Six. - The Earthquake. - One.

9:23
8

Chapter Seven. - The Island. - One.

7:48
9

Chapter Eight. - The Raft.

8:11
10

Chapter Nine. - The Surprise.

7:36

Description

A sweeping tale that reaches back to the dawn of humanity, this story follows the first couple who dared to outwit the wild beasts that surrounded them. Through cleverness, laughter, and the daring theft of fire, they forge the earliest tools, hearths, and simple shelters, laying the groundwork for every village, road, and city that would follow. Their quiet triumphs—learning to hunt, to sew, to plant—show how ingenuity can turn a harsh wilderness into a place of modest peace and hope.

The narrative then shifts to a bright spring morning in a deep, dark cave, where an elderly woman tends a crackling fire and roasts acorns on birch bark. Beside her sit twin children, wide‑eyed and curious, as sunlight streams through the forest and across a sparkling river beyond. In this intimate setting, the ancient legacy of survival and creativity begins to echo, promising listeners a gentle yet compelling journey into humanity’s earliest chapters.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (115K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2009-03-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lucy Fitch Perkins

Lucy Fitch Perkins

1865–1937

Best known for the beloved "Twins" books, this American writer and illustrator brought children into many different places and eras through lively stories and her own artwork. She began as an artist, and that visual eye helped make her books especially vivid and welcoming.

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