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The Tree
- Tales from a Revolution: New-Hampshire
- Narrated by: Shamaan Casey
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Planting the tree of liberty is never easy.
Abe is haunted by the sudden loss of both of his parents. Left to manage a New-Hampshire land grant and its troublesome Royal Navy mast trees with only his eccentric aunt to guide him, he finds comfort in a new friendship with Betty, a decidedly odd neighbor. Defying the Royal Governor’s crackdowns and his aunt’s commands, Abe makes choices that put him on a collision course with both. With rebellion in the air, Abe must escape detection by the Governor’s agents and solve the puzzle of Betty’s past in order to secure his future.
The Tree is Hedbor’s standalone novel set in New-Hampshire from his Tales from a Revolution series, in which he examines the American War of Independence as it unfolded in each of the colonies. If you like enthralling stories of familiar events from unfamiliar viewpoints, you’ll love The Tree.
Grab your copy of The Tree today, and experience the American Revolution as a personal journey of discovery.
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- Kate @MLHearingThings
- 30-05-19
Another fascinating glimpse America's past
The Tree, Tales from a Revolution: New-Hampshire by Lars D. Hedbor is a coming-of-age story, not only of an orphaned boy but of his country. With rebellion and revolution spreading, Abe must find a way to balance his living and his loyalties in this stand-alone tale. With only his eccentric aunt and odd neighbour to help guide him, Abe's future is as uncertain as America's...
I'd read very little about the American mast trees that were commandeered for Royal Navy ships prior to the revolution. Although a fictionalised tale, I knew from my previous experience of the Tales From a Revolution series that Lars Hedbor's books have been well researched and are deeply rooted into the context of the time. The historical notes at the end help to clarify the creative license taken regarding the sequence of events, but in general the books seem to give an authentic sense of the era. Hedbor uses the stories of the ordinary people caught up in the Revolution to introduce the broader political climate, and as such the books are a good way to become a little more familiar with the history.
I've enjoyed this series because it makes the subject so accessible, and breaks down the extended timeline of the Revolution into manageable, personal reflections of specific turning-points within the War of Independence.
At the beginning of the story the young, orphaned Abe was, in many ways, as ignorant of the wider political machinations as I was myself. His naivety paves the way for his elders to explain the unrest and injustice, which in turn educates the listener without feeling like there is any unnecessary exposition.
Narrator Shamaan Casey did an excellent job with this book, just as he did with The Freedman. The richness and depth of his voice was a pleasure to listen to, and lent these historical tales a timeless gravitas that echoed throughout the centuries spanning then and now. It feet as if I really was listening to a voice from America's Revolutionary past.
I'd recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the American Revolution, and those who enjoy books that tell the stories which are often forgotten by mainstream historical records. Hedbor's books shine a light into the dusty corners of history, and introduce us to the people on the fringes of the Revolution's key events.
*I received this audiobook free of charge in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
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- Simon Gibson
- 03-05-19
History Brought To Life
On the surface this is an interesting tale of family tragedy, coming of age and love but the backdrop of British colonial America adds an additional dimension. The characters are well imagined and plot wonderfully narrated creating a very atmospheric experience for the listener. This audiobook was a very pleasant surprise.
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- Cindy Nipper
- 29-03-21
Sweet Historical Romance
While this story is short on romance, it's rich in history!
This is my first story by this author, and I haven't figured out if there's an order to this series or not, but the description of this book actually stated that it was a stand alone. I received free audiobooks of many in this series from Free Audiobook Codes. Thank you!
I enjoyed the narrator's deep voice, and my only criticism is there's a lack of distinction between a few of the lesser characters. Their voices might be different, but their cadence and nuances were the same.
I'll definitely be listening to more in this series about our country on the brink of the American Revolution!
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- Helen
- 09-08-19
good book
Planting the tree of liberty is never easy.
haunted by the sudden loss of both of his parents. Left to manage a New-Hampshire land grant and its troublesome Royal Navy mast trees with only his eccentric aunt to guide him
good book well written
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