Longshanks - Stephen Meader
Jun 20, 2025•4 hr 48 min
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Title: Longshanks
Author: Stephen Meader
Narrator: Digital Voice Andrew E
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4:48:15
Language: English
Release date: 06-20-2025
Publisher: INAudio (formerly Findaway Voices)
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction
Summary:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. On the broad, winding waters of the Mississippi River in 1828, young Tad Hopkins steps aboard a flatboat for what begins as a simple job—and soon becomes the adventure of a lifetime. In Longshanks, Stephen W. Meader blends history and imagination to deliver a tale of courage, friendship, and coming-of-age in the heart of frontier America. As Tad navigates treacherous currents, backwoods towns, and unexpected dangers, he encounters a tall, lanky boatman whose quiet strength and character leave a lasting impression—an early glimpse of the man history would know as Abraham Lincoln. With richly drawn settings, taut suspense, and moral clarity, Longshanks captures the raw promise of a young nation and the resilience of those who dared to chase it. Perfect for listeners who love historical adventure, river lore, and stories where bravery is earned with every mile.
https://hotaudiobook.com/free
Title: Longshanks
Author: Stephen Meader
Narrator: Digital Voice Andrew E
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4:48:15
Language: English
Release date: 06-20-2025
Publisher: INAudio (formerly Findaway Voices)
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction
Summary:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. On the broad, winding waters of the Mississippi River in 1828, young Tad Hopkins steps aboard a flatboat for what begins as a simple job—and soon becomes the adventure of a lifetime. In Longshanks, Stephen W. Meader blends history and imagination to deliver a tale of courage, friendship, and coming-of-age in the heart of frontier America. As Tad navigates treacherous currents, backwoods towns, and unexpected dangers, he encounters a tall, lanky boatman whose quiet strength and character leave a lasting impression—an early glimpse of the man history would know as Abraham Lincoln. With richly drawn settings, taut suspense, and moral clarity, Longshanks captures the raw promise of a young nation and the resilience of those who dared to chase it. Perfect for listeners who love historical adventure, river lore, and stories where bravery is earned with every mile.
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