
audiobook
by Mayne Reid
THE MAN-EATERS AND OTHER ODD PEOPLE.
MEMOIR OF MAYNE REID.
THE MAN-EATERS OF THE FEEGEE ISLANDS.
MUNDRUCUS, OR BEHEADERS.
THE CENTAURS OF THE “GRAN CHACO.”
BOSJESMEN, OR BUSHMEN.
THE AMAZONIAN INDIANS.
THE WATER-DWELLERS OF MARACAIBO.
THE ESQUIMAUX.
THE TONGANS, OR FRIENDLY ISLANDERS.
Drawing on a lifetime of frontier adventure, the narrator guides listeners through a series of striking portraits of peoples the 19th‑century world deemed “odd.” From the rugged plains of the American West to distant islands where rumors of cannibalism persisted, each chapter reads like a travelogue, blending careful observation with the excitement of discovery. The author's own journey—from an Irish upbringing to the untamed wilds of the New World—provides a personal lens that makes the accounts feel immediate and human.
Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of customs, languages, and daily life among groups often misunderstood by outsiders. The book balances curiosity with respect, offering both the thrill of exploration and a glimpse into cultures on the edge of modernity. With clear narration and occasional humor, it invites you to travel back in time and meet the singular races that once lived far from the beaten path.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (753K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: T.R. Knox & Co., 1860, copyright 1869, copyright 1884.
Credits
Richard Tonsing, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Apr 5, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1818–1883
Best known for vivid frontier adventures, this Irish-born writer turned real-life travel, war, and wanderings into fast-moving stories that captivated generations of young readers. His novels mix excitement with a strong feel for the landscapes and conflicts of the Americas.
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