With Cochrane the Dauntless

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With Cochrane the Dauntless

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

EN·~12 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

WITH

0:14

PREFACE.

3:12

ILLUSTRATIONS.

1:03

CHAPTER I. - OFF TO SEA.

37:38

CHAPTER II. - IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.

38:07

CHAPTER III. - A CYCLONE.

36:09

CHAPTER IV. - A RESCUE.

40:17

CHAPTER V. - AGAIN ON THE ISLAND.

35:26

CHAPTER VI. - HOME.

38:00

CHAPTER VII. - COCHRANE’S CAREER.

35:19

Description

The story follows a flamboyant British admiral whose brilliance and audacity made him both a hero and a target. After a bitter clash with his own navy, he sails to the tumultuous coasts of South America, where his daring tactics help Chile, Peru and Brazil wrest freedom from imperial powers. Through vivid scenes of storm‑tossed ships, daring rescues and explosive raids, listeners get a front‑row seat to a man who risked fame, fortune, and health for the oppressed.

Rendered in lively prose and accompanied by twelve period illustrations, the narrative balances detailed historical backdrop with the pulse‑pounding drama of naval warfare. As the admiral confronts corrupt governments, mutinous crews, and relentless storms, the tale captures his relentless drive and the personal costs of his crusade. The first act sets the stage for a globe‑spanning saga that reveals the restless spirit of a true legend.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (694K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-07-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

1832–1902

Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this Victorian writer brought battles, voyages, and turning points from the past to life for generations of young readers. Before becoming hugely prolific, he also worked as a journalist and war correspondent, experiences that helped shape the vivid action in his fiction.

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