The Adventures of Akbar

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The Adventures of Akbar

by Flora Annie Webster Steel

EN·~4 hours

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Description

A tenderly crafted tale invites listeners into the world of a young prince named Akbar, whose early days are spent cradled in a bustling royal tent amid the shifting sands of a remote valley. The story opens with his family—King Humâyon, Queen Humeeda, and their baby son—fleeing a sudden betrayal by the king’s own brothers. As the caravan races across the rugged plains between the great cities of Delhi and Kabul, Akbar’s innocent eyes witness a blend of danger and wonder that shapes his destiny.

Accompanying Akbar are a colorful cast: the steadfast Rajput Roy, the quick‑witted cook Meroo, the loyal dog Tumbu, and the sly cat Down. Their journey across snowy mountains and arid deserts becomes a lively lesson in courage, loyalty, and the richness of distant lands. Listeners will be drawn into the vivid illustrations brought to life by the narrator’s warm storytelling, experiencing the first steps of a future king’s remarkable adventure.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (258K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-05-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Flora Annie Webster Steel

Flora Annie Webster Steel

1847–1929

Best known for vivid stories set in colonial India, this English writer blended folklore, history, and sharp social observation in fiction, retellings, and memoir. Her work often carries a strong sense of place, especially the Punjab, where she lived for many years.

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