Wild Youth, Volume 1.

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Wild Youth, Volume 1.

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

WILD YOUTH

9:55
2

CHAPTER II - "MY NAME IS LOUISE"

13:42
3

CHAPTER III - "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS"

14:40
4

CHAPTER IV - TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN

14:01
5

CHAPTER V - ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE

22:28
6

CHAPTER VI - "THINGS MUST HAPPEN"

8:35
7

CHAPTER VII - "THE ZOOLYOGICAL GARDEN"

10:26
8

CHAPTER VIII - THE ORIENTAL WAY OF IT

11:34
9

CHAPTER IX - THE STARS IN THEIR COURSES

32:01
10

ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS:

0:06

Description

In a remote western settlement where intellect and eccentricity reign, the rhythm of daily life is suddenly disturbed by the arrival of the enigmatic Mr. Mazarine and his strikingly youthful wife. Their entry onto the town’s platform sends a ripple through Askatoon’s tight‑knit community, prompting the resident Young Doctor—still wrestling with his own prejudices and a fierce sense of justice—to take a keen, uneasy interest in the newcomers.

As the Mazarines take possession of the abandoned Tralee ranch, the town’s residents, from the skeptical stable‑keeper to the curious townsfolk, begin to sense hidden motives and unspoken tensions. The story unfolds against a backdrop of rugged prairie scenery and lingering old‑world grudges, inviting listeners to explore the clash of old traditions with fresh, unsettling possibilities—all while the characters navigate the delicate balance between curiosity and caution.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (132K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A Canadian-born writer who turned the history and folklore of Quebec into bestselling adventure and historical novels, he later became a public figure in Britain as well as a man of letters. His stories are remembered for their dramatic sweep, strong sense of place, and feel for imperial-era politics and romance.

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