The Dragon and the Raven or The Days of King Alfred: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Dragon and the Raven or The Days of King Alfred, credited to G. A. Henty, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of The Dragon and the Raven, by G. A. Henty. Read by Mike Harris. During the reign of King Alfred, Danish forces have invaded the English countryside. Although the English try to repulse these attacks, they are overrun by the savagery and sheer numbers of the Danes. One of those deeply touched by these attacks is young Edmund. As a boy, he watched as his father was slain in battle fighting the Danes. Although young, he was intelligent, and noted the mistakes made on the battlefield. As he grew into a man, he put that knowledge into use and created a uniquely trained group of soldiers and built a new, stronger ship called the Dragon. Manning this ship with his special soldiers, Edmund joins the battle for freedom from Danish oppression. His adventures take him all throughout Europe and lead to glory, wealth, and eventually love.(Summary by M. Z. Spark)

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Dragon and the Raven or The Days of King Alfred
• Author credits: G. A. Henty
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 20
• Listed recording duration: 7:22:07

Catalogue topics

• LibiVox
• Young Adults
• Historical Fiction
• English
• Alfred

Track guide

1. 00 - Introduction — 2:40
2. 01 - The Fugitives — 24:33
3. 02 - The Battle of Kesteven — 23:21
4. 03 - Massacre at Croyland — 29:41
5. 04 - The Invasion of Wessex — 23:25
6. 05 - A Disciplined Band — 22:39
7. 06 - The Saxon Fort — 24:07
8. 07 - The Dragon — 23:07
9. 08 - The Cruise of The Dragon — 24:18
10. 09 - A Prisoner — 23:20
11. 10 - The Combat — 24:30
12. 11 - The Isle of Athelney — 25:03
13. 12 - Four Years of Peace — 15:07
14. 13 - The Siege of Paris — 24:07
15. 14 - The Repulse of the Northmen — 23:16
16. 15 - Friends in Trouble — 22:35
17. 16 - Freda — 25:11
18. 17 - A Long Chase — 22:29
19. 18 - Freda Discovered — 16:52
20. 19 - United — 21:51

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