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Winner of the 2013 Tennessee History AwardMany Americans view Andrew Jackson as a frontiersman who fought duels, killed Indians, and stole another man's wife. Historians have traditionally presented Jackson as a man who struggled to overcome the obstacles of his backwoods upbringing and helped create a more democratic United States. In his compelling new biography of Jackson, Mark R. Cheathem argues for a reassessment of these long-held views, suggesting that in fact "Old Hickory" lived as an elite southern gentleman. Jackson grew up along the border between North Carolina and South Carolina, a district tied to Charleston, where the city's gentry engaged in the transatlantic marketplace. Jackson then moved to North Carolina, where he joined various political and kinship networks that provided him with entrοΏ½e into society. In fact, Cheathem contends, Jackson had already started to assume the characteristics of a southern gentleman by the time he arrived in Middle Tennessee in 1788.After moving to Nashville, Jackson further ensconced himself in an exclusive social order by marrying the daughter of one of the city's cofounders, engaging in land speculation, and leading the state militia. Cheathem notes that through these ventures Jackson grew to own multiple plantations and cultivated them with the labor of almost two hundred slaves. His status also enabled him to build a military career focused on eradicating the nation's enemies, including Indians residing on land desired by white southerners. Jackson's military success eventually propelled him onto the national political stage in the 1820s, where he won two terms as president. Jackson's years as chief executive demonstrated the complexity of the expectations of elite white southern men, as he earned the approval of many white southerners by continuing to pursue Manifest Destiny and opposing the spread of abolitionism, yet earned their ire because of his efforts to fight nullification and the Second Bank of the United States.By emphasizing Jackson's southern identity -- characterized by violence, honor, kinship, slavery, and Manifest Destiny -- Cheathem's narrative offers a bold new perspective on one of the nineteenth century's most renowned and controversial presidents.
Silver Rose
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Mad Rascal
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
Night Train
Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true winner. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature! A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Pepper Prada
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Scare Stone
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IceDog
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Scrapple
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Whip 2T
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Starshine
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InfinityInsight
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Tomcat
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Troublemasher
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Psycho Thinker
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PixelPathfinder
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it! I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Necessary Momentum
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MuseMaster
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. πΌ Making every minute count β this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. π±π ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Milan Call Back
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Lil Rebel Ma
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Baked ZD
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. π₯ Elevating my reading routine to new heights β this app is a real page-turner! ππ ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection.
Classy Luck
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience