The Tree That Saved Connecticut

audiobook

The Tree That Saved Connecticut

by Henry Fisk Carlton

EN·~29 minutes

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Description

Step into a vivid slice of early American history, presented as an engaging radio drama. Listeners are invited to become the voices of colonial leaders, soldiers, and townsfolk, bringing to life the tense summer of 1676 when Connecticut’s governor faces an aggressive New York rival. The script’s detailed stage directions guide you through microphone proximity, crowd sounds, and period dialect, making every line feel like a real‑time broadcast from a 17th‑century fort.

The opening act centers on Governor Treat’s urgent call to arms as three hostile ships appear on the horizon. With crisp dialogue and dramatic cannon fire, the play captures the clash of authority, the resolve of a fledgling colony, and the raw energy of a community defending its charter. It offers a hands‑on experience for anyone curious about colonial politics, the art of radio performance, or simply the thrill of hearing history spoken aloud.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (28K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-04-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Henry Fisk Carlton

Best remembered for lively historical plays written for young performers, this early 20th-century American writer brought episodes from colonial and Revolutionary history to life with a clear, dramatic touch. His work also reached the stage and, later, early television.

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