The Scottish Chiefs


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(4.1 stars; 34 reviews)

An adventure novel about William Wallace, one of the most popular books ever written by Jane Porter. The French version was even banned by Napoleon, and the book has remained very popular with Scottish children, but is equally enjoyable for adults. (Summary by Wikipedia, revised by Kikisaulite) (29 hr 51 min)

Chapters

I - Scotland 33:12 Read by Shirley Ellen
II - Lanark 36:22 Read by Shirley Ellen
III - Ellerslie. 29:13 Read by Shirley Ellen
IV - Corie Lynn. 19:27 Read by Shirley Ellen
V - Lanark Castle. 9:34 Read by David Cole
VI - Cartlane Craigs. 20:30 Read by David Cole
VII - Bothwell Castle. 14:19 Read by Shirley Ellen
VIII - Bothwell Chapel. 13:53 Read by Shirley Ellen
IX - Bothwell Dungeons. 14:29 Read by Shirley Ellen
X - St. Fillan's. 18:07 Read by Shirley Ellen
XI - The Chapter House. 18:30 Read by Shirley Ellen
XII - Drumshargard. 15:45 Read by Shirley Ellen
XIII - Banks of the Clyde. 23:20 Read by Shirley Ellen
XIV - The Pentland Hills. 11:40 Read by Shirley Ellen
XV - The Hut. 14:41 Read by Shirley Ellen
XVI - The Glen of Stones. 26:02 Read by Shirley Ellen
XVII - The Hermit's Cell. 17:30 Read by Shirley Ellen
XVIII - Cartlane Craigs, and Glenfinlass. 32:35 Read by Shirley Ellen
XIX - Craignacoheilg. 10:22 Read by Sibella Denton
XX - The Cliffs of Loch Lubnaig. 11:51 Read by Sibella Denton
XXI - Loch Lomond. 10:36 Read by Sibella Denton
XXII - Dumbarton Rock. 12:05 Read by Sibella Denton
XXIII - The Fortress. 25:19 Read by Richard Wallis
XXIV - The Great Tower. 29:11 Read by Kalynda
XXV - The Citadel. 24:44 Read by Kalynda
XXVI - Renfrewshire. 11:45 Read by Kalynda
XXVII - The Firth of Clyde. 20:57 Read by Sibella Denton
XXVIII - Isle of Bute. 22:20 Read by Sibella Denton
XXIX - The Barns of Ayr. 20:58 Read by Sibella Denton
XXX - The Barns of Ayr. 5:47 Read by Sibella Denton
XXXI - Berwick and the Tweed. 14:45 Read by Sibella Denton
XXXII - Stirling. 35:38 Read by Sibella Denton
XXXIII - Cambus-Kenneth. 22:05 Read by David Cole
XXXIV - Stirling Castle. 43:48 Read by David Cole
XXXV - Stirling Citadel. 21:11 Read by Joy Easton
XXXVI - The Carse of Stirling. 17:22 Read by Joy Easton
XXXVII - Snawdoun Palace. 9:49 Read by Kalynda
XXXVIII - The Bower, or Ladies' Apartment. 13:14 Read by Kalynda
XXXIX - Stirling Castle and Council Hall. 15:34 Read by Kalynda
XL - The Governor's Apartments. 18:43 Read by Joy Easton
XLI - The State Prison. 10:37 Read by Joy Easton
XLII - Chapel in Snawdoun. 24:41 Read by Joy Easton
XLIII - The Carse of Stirling. 10:05 Read by Sibella Denton
XLIV - The Cheviots. 19:17 Read by Joy Easton
XLV - Lochmaben Castle. 16:09 Read by Joy Easton
XLVI - Lammington. 21:26 Read by David Cole
XLVII - Lammington. 16:05 Read by David Cole
XLVIII - Loch Awe. 21:26 Read by Sibella Denton
XLIX - Stanmore. 19:10 Read by Sibella Denton
L - Stirling. 32:27 Read by David Cole
LI - Stirling and Snawdoun. 10:53 Read by Sibella Denton
LII - Banks of the Forth. 25:32 Read by Steve Lomas
LIII - Falkirk. 39:09 Read by Sibella Denton
LIV - Carron Banks. 25:12 Read by Sibella Denton
LV - Church of Falkirk. 20:22 Read by Sibella Denton
LVI - The Monastery. 20:08 Read by Sibella Denton
LVII - Durham. 39:04 Read by Sibella Denton
LVIII - The Bishop's Palace. 14:24 Read by Jacquerie
LIX - The Round Tower. 36:03 Read by David Cole
LX - Gallic Seas. 32:12 Read by Ruth Golding
LXI - Normandy. 17:43 Read by Sibella Denton
LXII - The Widow's Cell. 11:18 Read by Sibella Denton
LXIII - Chateau Galliard. 18:14 Read by Sibella Denton
LXIV - Forest of Vincennes. 28:46 Read by Sibella Denton
LXV - Paris. 20:59 Read by Jacquerie
LXVI - The Louvre. 15:46 Read by Jacquerie
LXVII - Scotland. 7:35 Read by Sibella Denton
LXVIII - Roslyn. 25:05 Read by Jacquerie
LXIX - Roslyn Castle. 16:45 Read by Jacquerie
LXX - Berwick. 15:32 Read by Sibella Denton
LXXI - The Camp. 13:57 Read by Sibella Denton
LXXII - Stirling Castle. 41:37 Read by BillMac
LXXIII - Ballochgeich. 15:58 Read by David Cole
LXXIV - Arthur's Seat. 17:49 Read by David Cole
LXXV - Dalkeith. 12:39 Read by Allegra
LXXVI - Hawthorndean. 15:22 Read by David Cole
LXXVII - Wallace's Tent. 13:09 Read by David Cole
LXXVIII - Banks of the Eske. 26:12 Read by Joyce Martin
LXXIX - Lumloch. 34:06 Read by Ann Boulais
LXXX - Huntingtower. 13:41 Read by Jacquerie
LXXXI - The Thames. 11:15 Read by MaryAnn
LXXXII - The Tower of London. 23:31 Read by MaryAnn
LXXXIII - The State Dungeon. 18:18 Read by Sibella Denton
LXXXIV - Tower Hill. 8:16 Read by David Cole
LXXXV - The Warden's Apartments. 16:54 Read by David Cole
LXXXVI - Highgate. 10:04 Read by David Cole
LXXXVII - Scotland -- Dumfries. 20:59 Read by David Cole
LXXXVIII - Stirling. 8:42 Read by mim@can (1949-2017)
LXXXIX - Bannockburn. 32:29 Read by David Cole
Appendix 17:07 Read by Ruth Golding

Reviews

Rated more on the story than the readers


(3 stars)

The book was written for young people. For the most part the characters are flat & one-dimensional-- the good are all good & the bad are really bad. As the book was first published in 1809, I was interested in it as an example of the early development of the historic novel. The story based on the author's memories of stories told to her in childhood. It must be taken in that spirit because there is a great deal of divergence from the historic events-- ex, Robert Bruce became a leader of Scotland well before the demise of William Wallace. (Look for reputable sites, not something based on Braveheart--ex. see BBC bios of <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/bruce_robert_the.shtml" rel="nofollow">Bruce</a>) <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/wallace_william.shtml" rel="nofollow">Wallace</a>) The quality of reading varies with some sections quite good. Kudos for the effort in covering such a long book.

Listen ! ! !


(5 stars)

well worth the time to listen....men such as these are needed in 2020

A glance into the lives and character of medieval Scotland


(5 stars)

Read very well on all accounts.

Engaging


(4 stars)

This was an engaging book. As far as the readers are concerned, some were better than others. However, with the exception of one or two chapters, they were easy and pleasant enough to listen to. As far as the book's content is concerned, it was engaging though somewhat exhausting in its overly superlative expression. On the whole, an pleasant story.

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