Rui Ribeiro
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American Wolf
- A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West
- By: Nate Blakeslee
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Nate Blakeslee
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,741
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,406
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,391
Before men ruled the earth, there were wolves. Once abundant in North America, these majestic creatures were hunted to near extinction in the lower 48 states by the 1920s. But in recent decades, conservationists have brought wolves back to the Rockies, igniting a battle over the very soul of the West. With novelistic detail, Nate Blakeslee tells the gripping story of one of these wolves, O-Six, a charismatic alpha female named for the year of her birth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Epic American Story
- By Michael - Audible Editor on 10-17-17
- American Wolf
- A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West
- By: Nate Blakeslee
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Nate Blakeslee
An amazing book, albeit a sad story
Reviewed: 04-19-18
Probably one of the best books I ever listened to. A remarkable narration leads us through the history of the reintroduction of the wolves in Yellowstone, with O-Six an extraordinary alpha female that truly embodies the magnificence of these amazing creatures, and the terrible hurdles facing them, as they face human ignorance, stupidity and wanton disregard for wildlife.
It's a tragic and sad story, but one so well told that my admiration for such beautiful creatures as the wolves has increased greatly. The ending was emotional, even if predictable and the sense of loss is still present. Cannot recommend this book enough.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting but not the best in the series
- By Rui Ribeiro on 01-24-18
Interesting but not the best in the series
Reviewed: 01-24-18
Sounds like a Salender story, but doesn't really add anything relevant to the series. In a way it's even a bit predictable. Bit disappointing overall.
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Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 48 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,353
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,922
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,857
Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and an inept businessman or as the triumphant but brutal Union general of the Civil War. But these stereotypes don't come close to capturing him, as Chernow reveals in his masterful biography, the first to provide a complete understanding of the general and president whose fortunes rose and fell with dizzying speed and frequency.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book (BUT WHERE IS THE PDF FILES)????
- By Amazon Customer on 10-25-17
- Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Superb narrative of Grant's life and principles
Reviewed: 01-19-18
This an an enthralling, riveting, well written account of Grant's life, his principles and how he always stood for them. It is a captivating book, superbly narrated, providing a remarkable entertaining listening. Strongly recommended.
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume I, Fort Sumter to Perryville
- By: Shelby Foote
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 42 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,242
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,949
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,942
The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume 1 begins one of the most remarkable works of history ever fashioned. All the great battles are here, of course, from Bull Run through Shiloh, the Seven Days Battles, and Antietam, but so are the smaller ones: Ball's Bluff, Fort Donelson, Pea Ridge, Island Ten, New Orleans, and Monitor versus Merrimac.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OUTSTANDING! I'M PROUD TO BE A BLACK AMERICAN!!
- By The Louligan on 08-22-13
Outstanding story, excellent narration
Reviewed: 12-09-17
For anyone interested in the US Civil War, this is a must listen book. The story is rich with analysis and detail land written in a most entertaining and enthralling manner.
The book may seem long, but I felt I wanted more when I reached the very last word. The narration is superb as well.
The paper books are usually mentioned as one of the mandatory books for those interested in the Civil War. I can only say that it is easy to understand why and the audio version is made more interesting by the quality of the narration. A highly recommended audiobook.
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Abraham Lincoln
- The Prairie Years and The War Years
- By: Carl Sandburg
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 44 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,696
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,522
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,522
Originally published in six volumes, which sold more than one million copies, Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln was praised as the most noteworthy historical biography of Sandburg’s generation. He later distilled this monumental work into one volume that critics and readers alike consider his greatest work of nonfiction, as well as the most distinguished, authoritative biography of Lincoln ever published.
Growing up in an Illinois prairie town, Sandburg listened to stories of old-timers who had known Lincoln. By the time this single-volume edition was competed, he had spent a lifetime studying, researching, and writing about our 16th president.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A moving tale of a very human man
- By Sohachi on 06-25-16
- Abraham Lincoln
- The Prairie Years and The War Years
- By: Carl Sandburg
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
Excellent story and excellent narration
Reviewed: 07-25-17
A brilliant story, brilliantly narrated. It really shows the very best of audiobooks.
Highly recommended.
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The Perfect Horse
- The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
- By: Elizabeth Letts
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,125
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,023
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,019
In the chaotic last days of the war, a small troop of battle-weary American soldiers captures a German spy and makes an astonishing find - his briefcase is empty but for photos of beautiful white horses that have been stolen and kept on a secret farm behind enemy lines. Hitler has stockpiled the world's finest purebreds in order to breed the perfect military machine - an equine master race. But with the starving Russian army closing in, the animals are in imminent danger of being slaughtered for food.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An Absorbing history
- By Jean on 04-17-17
- The Perfect Horse
- The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
- By: Elizabeth Letts
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Very interesting, moving at times
Reviewed: 09-04-16
The book is a great listen. The narration gets better as the story proceeds and the story is really good, being even moving at some points. The book is rather thorough - it was quite interesting to know what happened to each of the characters not only after the war but even many years later.
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The Empty Throne
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8
- By: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Story5 out of 5 stars 127
The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.England is fractured, torn apart more by internal fighting than the threat of Viking invasion. The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. His wife is a formidable fighter and great leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- By Rui Ribeiro on 08-23-16
- The Empty Throne
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8
- By: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
Entertaining
Reviewed: 08-23-16
Still a very interesting book, especially for anyone who has listened to the previous books in the series. Not as good as some of the previous books, but keeps on telling the story of saxons and their viking enemies through the remarkable character of Uhtred, in a narrative that is always well built and enthralling.
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A Savage War of Peace
- Algeria 1954-1962
- By: Alistair Horne
- Narrated by: James Adams
- Length: 29 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 424
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 306
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 302
The Algerian War lasted from 1954 to 1962. It caused the fall of six French governments, led to the collapse of the Fourth Republic, and came close to provoking a civil war on French soil. More than a million Muslim Algerians died in the conflict, and as many European settlers were driven into exile. From the perspective of half a century, it looks less like the last colonial war than the first postmodern one.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent history of France's Viet Nam
- By David on 04-10-16
- A Savage War of Peace
- Algeria 1954-1962
- By: Alistair Horne
- Narrated by: James Adams
Outstanding
Reviewed: 08-13-16
This is an excellent book. A good overview of the Algerian war, well written, with a superb narration, that makes listening to it a very good and entertaining experience. The book does not limit itself to a narration of the most relevant aspects of the Algerian war, but it also provides a sensible analysis of such events, its causes and consequences and the relevant actors.
I bought this book after having listened to another of Alistair Horne's audiobooks, also narrated by James Adams. I can only recommend both. These books are history at its best, coupled with a narration that makes the book all the more interesting.
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The Sea Wolves
- A History of the Vikings
- By: Lars Brownworth
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,059
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 945
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 943
In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse "sea wolves" followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev, and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A little dry but very interesting
- By Angela on 08-30-15
- The Sea Wolves
- A History of the Vikings
- By: Lars Brownworth
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
Quite interesting and informative.
Reviewed: 07-05-16
The book is very interesting and well narrated. I enjoyed it a lot. It covers the history of the vikings in a easy to listen way, without delving into too much detail, but providing enough information to put in the influence of the Vikings into good perspective.
I enjoyed Joe Barret's narration as well. It's lively and ads to the enjoyable story,
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The Republic of Pirates
- Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down
- By: Colin Woodard
- Narrated by: Lewis Grenville
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,288
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,292
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,252
In the early 18th century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates - former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves - this "Flying Gang" established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free, Blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Audible is better
- By CaptainRavick on 01-19-16
- The Republic of Pirates
- Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down
- By: Colin Woodard
- Narrated by: Lewis Grenville
Boring
Reviewed: 06-26-16
I couldn't finish it. It is so detailed it gets boring and the narrative was dull. I think the subject allowed for a far more entertaining book.
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