Book description
James Daugherty's Daniel Boone isn't just a Newbery Medal-winning biography-it's a masterclass in storytelling that thrives in audio. Forget dusty history lessons; this is the pulse-pounding tale of a man whose very bones ached to move westward. Daugherty, both author and illustrator, captures Boone's restless spirit with vivid, unflinching prose that feels alive when spoken aloud. You hear it in the rhythm: "Something was always pulling him westward into new and mysterious lands." The narrator's pacing mirrors Boone's own forward motion, making every chapter feel like a journey.
What makes this audiobook exceptional is how Daugherty's signature style-described as "rugged" in his illustrations-translates to voice. You don't just learn about Boone; you feel his boots on uncharted paths, hear the crack of his ax in frontier forests, and sense his wife's quiet worry as he turns his back on home. Daugherty's 1940s prose, rooted in authenticity, avoids modern sentimentality. It's direct, muscular, and true to the era, yet timeless. The audiobook's strength lies in its simplicity: no over-explaining, just Boone's raw determination. You'll hear the pull in his voice as he leaves his farm, toes pointed west, eyes fixed on the hills. It's not a legend-it's a heartbeat.
For parents, this is the perfect way to ignite a child's curiosity about exploration without sugarcoating history. Daugherty, who first illustrated Boone's story decades earlier, knew the character's essence: a man who built his life on movement, not comfort. The audio format amplifies this. You don't just absorb the words; you're carried along by the narrative's momentum, as if the storyteller is walking beside you, pointing out the next ridge. It's history that doesn't sit on a shelf-it walks with you. And that's why this audiobook, nearly 90 years after its release, still resonates. It's not about the past. It's about the universal pull to seek what lies beyond the horizon. Daugherty didn't just write a biography; he gave us a compass. And this audio version? It's the perfect guide.
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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