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The Emerald Mile
- The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
- De: Kevin Fedarko
- Narrado por: Richard Powers
- Duración: 17 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,713
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,439
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,429
From one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam with an unprecedented emergency that may have resulted in the most catastrophic dam failure in history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome story and history of the Grand Canyon!
- De Henry en 04-11-15
- The Emerald Mile
- The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
- De: Kevin Fedarko
- Narrado por: Richard Powers
A classic true tale of adventure and passion
Revisado: 05-04-18
Great story of the Grand Canyon and the people who are intimately connected to it. A lovely history of the boats that run the river and the efforts to save the wildness of nature.
If you have any interest in this precious wonder of the world and why it’s worth saving this is a must.
The narrator does am excellent job telling this story.
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The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
- De: John Wesley Powell
- Narrado por: Andre Stojka
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 63
The great unknown of the Southwest is conquered by a one-armed man and his crew of adventurers, placing the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon on the map of the American continent. It is a journey no human being had ever made before. Dangerous rapids, narrow canyon walls offering no escape, terrifying river waterfalls, capsized boats, near drowning, lost equipment and disillusioned men are dramatically described by John Wesley Powell, leader of this adventurous party.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Unfortunate Narration
- De Eclipse en 03-14-17
terrible narration
Revisado: 04-13-18
This is an incredible story of a singular man. He leads a group of dedicated men accomplishing the extraordinary feat of exploring the greatest canyon in the world. It mixes the scientific information with a story of adventure and courage.
The narration was so bad I found myself clenching my teeth. If I hadn't been caught by the text I never would have finished. I was glad when it was over.
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A Column of Fire
- De: Ken Follett
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 30 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14,106
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 12,706
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12,663
In 1558 the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, high principles clash bloodily with friendship, loyalty, and love. Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious divide sweeping across the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WONDERFUL--As Good as Pillars of the Earth!
- De 070316 en 09-13-17
- A Column of Fire
- De: Ken Follett
- Narrado por: John Lee
A let down after the first 2 in the series
Revisado: 12-02-17
The characters were well written and I enjoyed the way the conflicts between them developed.
There was much repetition, often descriptions were repeated and characters were reintroduced, restating relationships and settings that had been well established. This made the story drag and hindered the pace.
The story became very predictable. Important events were foreshadowed so obviously it drained the tension or suspense.
John Lee, as always, did a very good job.
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Bloody Jack
- De: L. A. Meyer
- Narrado por: Katherine Kellgren
- Duración: 7 h y 22 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,466
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,775
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,778
Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of 18th-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor as the crew pursues pirates on the high seas. There's only one problem: Jacky is a girl. And she will have to use every bit of her spirit, wit, and courage to keep the crew from discovering her secret.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sometimes it clicks
- De Terry en 12-09-09
- Bloody Jack
- De: L. A. Meyer
- Narrado por: Katherine Kellgren
silly and childish
Revisado: 10-03-17
I bought this book after reading all the good reviews but it is a waste of a credit. The start introduces the principle character and captured my attention, but then becomes predictable and repetitive. Maybe ok for young teens.
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Lilac Girls
- A Novel
- De: Martha Hall Kelly
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell, Kathleen Gati, Kathrin Kana, y otros
- Duración: 17 h y 30 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 21,952
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 19,878
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 19,823
New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939—and then sets its sights on France. An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The cover is a bit misleading, but...
- De Joy Easton en 05-18-16
- Lilac Girls
- A Novel
- De: Martha Hall Kelly
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell, Kathleen Gati, Kathrin Kana, Martha Hall Kelly
Melodramatic
Revisado: 12-28-16
The historical material is very interesting, unfortunately the characters become clichés. They are one dimensional, causing me to roll my eyes at much of the dialogue.
There are so many great World War II novels that include strong female characters. This one is not worth the time.
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