The Fur Country


Gelesen von Esther

(4.4 stars; 148 reviews)

In 1859, officers of the Hudson's Bay Company travel through the Northwest Territories of Canada on a mission to found a fort at 70 degrees, north of the Arctic Circle. At some point, an earthquake occurs, and from then on, laws of physics seem altered (a total eclipse happens to be only partial; tides are not perceived anymore). They eventually realise that they are not where they are supposed to be. (Wikipedia) (13 hr 36 min)

Kapitel

A Soirée at Fort Reliance 18:34 Gelesen von Esther
The Hudson’s Bay Fur Company 15:24 Gelesen von Esther
A Savant Thawed 13:44 Gelesen von Esther
A Factory 16:39 Gelesen von Esther
From Fort Reliance to Fort enterprise 16:37 Gelesen von Esther
A Wapiti Duel 18:15 Gelesen von Esther
The Arctic Circle 18:10 Gelesen von Esther
The Great Bear Lake 18:27 Gelesen von Esther
A Storm on the Lake 19:07 Gelesen von Esther
A Retrospect 15:04 Gelesen von Esther
Along the Coast 16:15 Gelesen von Esther
The Midnight Sun 16:07 Gelesen von Esther
Fort Hope 17:11 Gelesen von Esther
Some Excursions 16:07 Gelesen von Esther
Fifteen Miles from Cape Bathurst 14:49 Gelesen von Esther
Two Shots 18:02 Gelesen von Esther
The Approach of Winter 19:26 Gelesen von Esther
The Polar Night 21:35 Gelesen von Esther
A Neighbourly Visit 21:07 Gelesen von Esther
Mercury Freezes 15:16 Gelesen von Esther
The Large Polar Bears 22:48 Gelesen von Esther
Five Months More 19:10 Gelesen von Esther
The Eclipse of the 18th June 1860 21:34 Gelesen von Esther
A Floating Fort 12:11 Gelesen von Esther
Where Are We? 17:10 Gelesen von Esther
A Tour Of The Island 19:32 Gelesen von Esther
A Night Encampment 19:23 Gelesen von Esther
From July 25th To August 20th 19:34 Gelesen von Esther
Ten Days Of Tempest 16:36 Gelesen von Esther
A Fire And A Cry 20:35 Gelesen von Esther
Mrs. Paulina Barnett’s Excursion 23:16 Gelesen von Esther
Kalumah’s Adventures 18:33 Gelesen von Esther
The Kamtchatka Current 18:25 Gelesen von Esther
A Communication From Lieutenant Hobson 18:05 Gelesen von Esther
A Chance To Be Tried 19:14 Gelesen von Esther
Across The Ice-Field 15:31 Gelesen von Esther
The Winter Months 16:53 Gelesen von Esther
A Last Exploring Expedition 23:33 Gelesen von Esther
The Break-Up Of The Ice 17:54 Gelesen von Esther
The Avalanche 13:23 Gelesen von Esther
All At Work 20:13 Gelesen von Esther
Behring Sea 17:06 Gelesen von Esther
In The Offing 12:37 Gelesen von Esther
The Island Becomes An Isle 11:13 Gelesen von Esther
The Four Following Days 12:02 Gelesen von Esther
On A Piece Of Ice 19:22 Gelesen von Esther
Conclusion 4:19 Gelesen von Esther

Bewertungen

It Starts out slow


(5 stars)

Yes the book does start out slow but I loved how the author 'painted a picture' with his words. I love the scenery of the North Country. The yarn picks up as the struggles begin. The new Fort doesn't seem to be where it is supposed to be. The tides are not as high as they should be. What on earth is happening here? A little mystery and romance coupled with adventure makes this my favorite solo thus far. (of course I'm giving myself 5 stars ;) ) Esther (Starlite)

Ripping Yarn, Excellent Reading


(5 stars)

The Fur Country by Jules Verne is an excellent adventure yarn. A group of soldiers working for the Hudson's Bay Company, accompanied by a few civilians, head toward the 70th parallel to set up a fur station. After a long journey they arrive safely and set up their factory. And then things go wrong. And keep going wrong. It's very exciting, I was on the edge of my seat. Plus it contains strong, competent female characters who hold their own and refuse to be patronised which can be a difficult thing to find in adventure stories of this era. Esther's reading is wonderful - just the right speed, just the right volume and the subtle character voices fit the story perfectly. A very enjoyable listen. Thank you Esther.

quite a great story


(5 stars)

very well read.. thank you

The Fur Country


(4 stars)

I love listening to Esther read. She has the perfect voice to listen to when I am in my art room working, soothing. Thank you Esther first of all for taking the time to record this classic. I really appreciate you. Secondly, this story ended horribly. He needed one more chapter. Thirdly I know more about glaciers than I ever expected to learn about and I think I might just survive a floating island of ice...

FANTASTIC VOYAGE


(5 stars)

An engrossing tale of indominatable persons. The thing that sets Verne apart from most other scifi writers is that many of his stories are well within the realm of possibiilit. This adventure is certainly in that area of possibility, regardless of its improbability. Thanks to Esther for her always clear, well-paced narration.


(4.5 stars)

the first half is mostly believable. the last part branches far from fur country into a typical Verne tale about science and extraordinary phenomena. A good story nonetheless. reader was OK but not great.

Very Big Adventure !!


(5 stars)

Again IamListening.. Thank you for your precious time ... Very interesting crazy - wild - story - .Like a movie .... Always ...

Da Fur Country


(5 stars)

Who knew Jules Verne was not only a great one, he could entertain & provide such a historical awareness of the 1840s.