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Aug 21, 2026 9 hr 36 min

Black Ivory-R. M. Ballantyne

from Snarleyyow Hosted by Frederick Marryat

"Black Ivory" by R. M. Ballantyne is a compelling tale that delves into themes of adventure, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. Set against the backdrop of the African ivory trade, the story captures the challenges faced by its characters as they navigate the complexities of life and survival in a harsh environment. This audiobook remains relevant today as it explores the enduring struggle between man and nature, as well as the moral dilemmas that arise in the pursuit of wealth and power. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where courage and determination shine brightly, making it a timeless narrative that resonates with the challenges we face in our own lives. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Snarleyyow by Frederick Marryat Loyal Books This is a quite amusing nautical tale of the British Navy of the around the year 1700. While, as with much early 'humor', it is somewhat heavy-handed, the sympathies of the author are clear and good, and cruelty is often averted by good fortune or background characters. First published under the title 'The Dog Fiend', the primary characters are an evil captain of a cutter and his dog. The dog seems indestructible, as is the poor cabin boy who is the butt of the captain's ill humor, and who often is chewed on by the dog. The cutter is sent against smugglers, transporting ' Alamodes and lute strings' - a term for foreign silks. But, the smugglers really are Jacobites plotting against King William, and much of the action relates to politics of that time. ( Arnold Banner) Read for love xiahang adventure: Cruise of the Esmeralda By: Harry Collingwood (1851-1922) Cutlass and Cudgel By: George Manville Fenn (1831-1909) Dude Wrangler By: Caroline Lockhart (1871-1962) Giraffe Hunters By: Thomas Mayne Reid (1818-1883) Jarwin and Cuffy By: Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825-1894) Kari the Elephant By: Dhan Gopal Mukerji (1890-1936) Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico By: Frank Gee Patchin (1861-1925) Rezanov By: Gertrude Atherton (1857-1948) Rival Pitchers of Oakdale By: Morgan Scott Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall By: Alice B. Emerson Snarleyyow By: Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) Starlight Ranch And Other Stories Of Army Life On The Frontier By: Charles King (1844-1933) In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories By: Robert Barr (1849-1912) Submarine Boys and the Middies By: Victor G. Durham (1862?-1925?) Tale of Henrietta Hen By: Arthur Scott Bailey (1877-1949) Island Queen By: Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825-1894)< Snarleyyow by Frederick Marryat (1792 - 1848) LibriVox This is a quite amusing nautical tale of the British Navy of the around the year 1700. While, as with much early 'humor', it is somewhat heavy-handed, the sympathies of the author are clear and good, and cruelty is often averted by good fortune or background characters. First published under the title 'The Dog Fiend', the primary characters are an evil captain of a cutter and his dog. The dog seems indestructible, as is the poor cabin boy who is the butt of the captain's ill humor, and who often is chewed on by the dog. The cutter is sent against smugglers, transporting ' Alamodes and lute strings' - a term for foreign silks. But, the smugglers really are Jacobites plotting against King William, and much of the action relates to politics of that time. ( Arnold Banner)

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