The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure

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The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure

by Mayne Reid

EN·~4 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

Preface.

4:49
2

Chapter One. - “The Sea! The Sea! The Open Sea!”

9:34
3

Chapter Two. - The Star-Spangled Banner.

11:55
4

Chapter Three. - Portsmouth Mud-Larks.

7:44
5

Chapter Four. - Off the “Furies.”

8:31
6

Chapter Five. - The Castaways.

13:46
7

Chapter Six. - A Battle with Birds.

9:04
8

Chapter Seven. - A World on a Weed.

9:35
9

Chapter Eight. - A Flurry with Fur-Seals.

9:20
10

Chapter Nine. - An Unnatural Mother.

14:13

Description

In this rollicking adventure the narrator pulls listeners onto the bustling coach road from London to Portsmouth before thrusting them onto the boundless blue of the open sea. From the first shouts of “The Sea! The Sea! The Open Sea!” the story erupts with vivid images of salty winds, creaking decks, and the promise of distant horizons. The young hero, driven by a restless spirit, ditches a quiet life for a bold quest that promises danger, discovery, and the kind of daring that made 19th‑century explorers legends.

As the voyage unfolds, the narrative swings from storm‑tossed waves to the fiery landscapes of an exotic land, populated by fierce rivals, unruly natives, and steadfast companions. Readers will feel the thrum of cannon fire, the clash of swords, and the camaraderie that bonds a disparate crew into a single fighting heart. The tale balances pulse‑quickening action with moments of humor and humanity, making it a perfect escape for anyone who loves classic, high‑spirited adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (237K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2008-04-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mayne Reid

Mayne Reid

1818–1883

Adventure, danger, and wide-open landscapes fill these classic stories by an Irish-born novelist who turned his own restless life into fiction. His books helped shape the popular image of the American frontier for generations of young readers.

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