A Country Doctor
Sarah Orne Jewett
Read by Jeannie
A Country Doctor is a fiction novel by American author Sarah Orne Jewett. The book, which was first published in 1884, was based on the relationship between Jewett and her physician father. The main character of A Country Doctor, Nan, is a young woman who encounters much strife when she decides to go against the traditional values of the day and become a doctor. The book has been listed as an example of the shift in the perception of the role of women in society, with the main character of Nan choosing to pursue her career in medicine rather than a marriage and family - Summary by Wikipedia (7 hr 26 min)
Chapters
| The Last Mile | 5:49 | Read by Jeannie |
| The Farm-house Kitchen | 17:23 | Read by Jeannie |
| At Jake and Martin's | 16:52 | Read by Jeannie |
| Life and Death | 15:18 | Read by Jeannie |
| A Sunday Visit | 15:20 | Read by Jeannie |
| In Summer Weather | 15:58 | Read by Jeannie |
| For the Years to Come | 9:30 | Read by Jeannie |
| A Great Change | 16:28 | Read by Jeannie |
| At Dr. Leslie's | 37:38 | Read by Jeannie |
| Across the Street | 37:09 | Read by Jeannie |
| New Outlooks | 11:31 | Read by Jeannie |
| Against the Wind | 34:50 | Read by Jeannie |
| A Straight Course | 17:11 | Read by Jeannie |
| Miss Prince of Dunport | 24:15 | Read by Jeannie |
| Hostess and Guest | 23:44 | Read by Jeannie |
| A June Sunday | 19:45 | Read by Jeannie |
| By the River | 21:38 | Read by Jeannie |
| A Serious Tea-drinking | 23:52 | Read by Jeannie |
| Friend and Lover | 28:22 | Read by Jeannie |
| Ashore and Afloat | 25:27 | Read by Jeannie |
| At Home Again | 28:00 | Read by Jeannie |
Reviews
Worked on 5/2/16
Lori K
The book played in it's entirety without any problems. However, I didn't find the story to be very interesting. The 1st three or so chapters were slow. I feel that I was being introduced to a lot of characters unnecessarily. Also, I thought the story was going to focus on Nan's struggle to become a doctor. While that was addressed a few times I feel this is more of a general biography of Nan.
key to hearing chapter 9.
MommaG
I just refused to still this book or to skip chapter 9 so i jumped onto Librivox.com and discovered a typo in the URL. if you are as stubborn, here is the link: http://ia801509.us.archive.org/25/items/a_country_doctor_1504_librivox/countrydoctor_09_jewett_128kb.mp3 that being said, thanks Jeannie for a delightful journey with Nan. Your delivery was so delightful that i listened to done chapters over again, just to relive it.
A Regional Masterpiece
Eclectic Al
Set in 19th century New England, Sara Jewett has woven a sweet tale of country life and the transition from early to modern America. Descriptive settings and insights on human nature grace the text. Read with feeling and depth by Jeannie.
Elly May
Probably a good story and well read but technical difficulties stopped it flowing from one chapter to the next and then I would get the message 'unable to load the book'. Such a shame. Hopefully just a blip. I will try again later.
Stella Belle
Very good book. Kept my attention very well. Good reader .
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Crusty
book will not load past chapter 9. reported
A Country Doctor
Mark Jones
A well written story.