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The Wild Girl

By: Jim Fergus
Narrated by: Chris Baskous
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When Ned Giles is orphaned as a teenager, he heads West, hoping to leave his troubles behind by joining the 1932 Great Apache Expedition on their search for the young son of a wealthy Mexican landowner who was kidnapped by wild Apaches. But the expedition's goal becomes compromised when they encounter a wild Apache girl in a Mexican jail cell, victim of a Mexican massacre of her tribe that has left her orphaned and unwilling to eat or speak. Ned's growing feelings for the troubled girl soon force him to choose allegiances and make a decision that will haunt him forever.

Based on historical fact, Jim Fergus takes listeners on a journey of magnificent sweep and heartbreaking consequence.

©2005 Jim Fergus (P)2005 AudioGO Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Westerns
Captivating Storytelling • Historical Authenticity • Excellent Narration • Emotional Depth • Perfect Pacing
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I enjoyed this free title. It was interesting, well read, funny and poignant. Thank you.

Such an interesting story

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The story was close to my heart growing up in that country. The characters were vivid and their struggles were easy to identify with. it was a pleasure to listen to.

Awesome

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This was a great book from start to finish, draws you until the very last word.

Fantastic

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I don't usually read westerns, but I took a chance on this story. It was a wonderful story that explored the human motivations behind violence between peoples. Told as a series of journal entries from the perspective of a young man striking out on his own for the first time, it was a delightful story of unexpected love, adventure and loss. It brought to light the plight of a people that is easily overlooked in our whitewashed history and took them from legend to relatable. Overall a great story

Great story! Even if you don't love westerns.

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I Like the part about the indian village and the ways of the indians. They're method up torture was interested.

Young love

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This story sucks you in and won't let you go! If you have interest in native american culture, this is a must read.

Loved this book!

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Excellent read and listen! So very interesting to hear all about the Wild West! Highly recommend!

Excellent!

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I was concerned when I started this book that the voice actor was not going to perform in a way that would keep my attention. I was wrong. I enjoyed his performance very much!! This story is captivating and speaks to the many tragedies of what was done to the indigenous people the America's. I appreciated the accuracy of many facts about the Apache people (as confirmed by an Apache friend of mine). The many different personalities and walks of life in the characters made this book intriguing. It also gave the expedition the feel of a rag-tag group of outcasts...which are easy to endear to your heart as a listener. Overall, I recommend this book and have enjoyed the journey it took me on.

Surprisingly good

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To imagine a world still existed in 1931 is hard to imagine. Wonderfully written and beautiful read. With a great storyline.

Fascinating historical novel

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I enjoyed the book very much. It was a serious subject, but it was written with some humor. I didn’t realize that there were wild natives still existing and trying to live as they had in early America.
However, the ending left me wondering if it had all been a dream. I hope not.

Wondering!

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