The Fur Country
Gelesen von Esther
Jules Verne
(4,401 Sterne; 141 Bewertungen)
In 1859, officers of the Hudson's Bay Company travel through the Northwest Territories of Canada on a mission to found a fort at 70 degrees, north of the Arctic Circle. At some point, an earthquake occurs, and from then on, laws of physics seem altered (a total eclipse happens to be only partial; tides are not perceived anymore). They eventually realise that they are not where they are supposed to be. (Wikipedia) (13 hr 36 min)
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Bewertungen
It Starts out slow
Starlite001
(5 Sterne)
Yes the book does start out slow but I loved how the author 'painted a picture' with his words. I love the scenery of the North Country. The yarn picks up as the struggles begin. The new Fort doesn't seem to be where it is supposed to be. The tides are not as high as they should be. What on earth is happening here? A little mystery and romance coupled with adventure makes this my favorite solo thus far. (of course I'm giving myself 5 stars ;) ) Esther (Starlite)
Ripping Yarn, Excellent Reading
Lucy_k_p
(5 Sterne)
The Fur Country by Jules Verne is an excellent adventure yarn. A group of soldiers working for the Hudson's Bay Company, accompanied by a few civilians, head toward the 70th parallel to set up a fur station. After a long journey they arrive safely and set up their factory. And then things go wrong. And keep going wrong. It's very exciting, I was on the edge of my seat. Plus it contains strong, competent female characters who hold their own and refuse to be patronised which can be a difficult thing to find in adventure stories of this era. Esther's reading is wonderful - just the right speed, just the right volume and the subtle character voices fit the story perfectly. A very enjoyable listen. Thank you Esther.
quite a great story
Joe zimmerman in salcha,alaska
(5 Sterne)
very well read.. thank you
The Fur Country
Patti
(4 Sterne)
I love listening to Esther read. She has the perfect voice to listen to when I am in my art room working, soothing. Thank you Esther first of all for taking the time to record this classic. I really appreciate you. Secondly, this story ended horribly. He needed one more chapter. Thirdly I know more about glaciers than I ever expected to learn about and I think I might just survive a floating island of ice...
FANTASTIC VOYAGE
Avid Listener
(5 Sterne)
An engrossing tale of indominatable persons. The thing that sets Verne apart from most other scifi writers is that many of his stories are well within the realm of possibiilit. This adventure is certainly in that area of possibility, regardless of its improbability. Thanks to Esther for her always clear, well-paced narration.
Vern
(4,5 Sterne)
the first half is mostly believable. the last part branches far from fur country into a typical Verne tale about science and extraordinary phenomena. A good story nonetheless. reader was OK but not great.
Very Big Adventure !!
joseph zimmerman - salcha, alaska -
(5 Sterne)
Again IamListening.. Thank you for your precious time ... Very interesting crazy - wild - story - .Like a movie .... Always ...
Da Fur Country
Keith Horvath
(5 Sterne)
Who knew Jules Verne was not only a great one, he could entertain & provide such a historical awareness of the 1840s.