Book description
One of Janet Maslin's Favorite Books of 2018, The New York Times One of John Warner's Favorite Books of 2018, Chicago Tribune Named one of the "Best Civil War Books of 2018" by the Civil War Monitor "A fascinating and important new historical study."--Janet Maslin, The New York Times "A stunning contribution to the historiography of Civil War memory studies."--Civil War Times The stunning, groundbreaking account of the ways in which our nation has tried to come to grips with its original sin (Providence Journal) Hailed by the New York Times as a fascinating and important new historical study that examines . . . the place where the ways slavery is remembered mattered most, Denmark Vesey's Garden maps competing memories of slavery from abolition to the very recent struggle to rename or remove Confederate symbols across the country (The New Republic). This timely book reveals the deep roots of present-day controversies and traces them to the capital of slavery in the United States: Charleston, South Carolina, where almost half of the slaves brought to the United States stepped onto our shores, where the first shot at Fort Sumter began the Civil War, and where Dylann Roof murdered nine people at Emanuel A.M.E. Church, which was co-founded by Denmark Vesey, a black revolutionary who plotted a massive slave insurrection in 1822. As they examine public rituals, controversial monuments, and competing musical traditions, Kytle and Roberts's combination of encyclopedic knowledge of Charleston's history and empathy with its inhabitants' past and present struggles make them ideal guides to this troubled history (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A work the Civil War Times called a stunning contribution, Denmark Vesey's Garden exposes a hidden dimension of America's deep racial divide, joining the small bookshelf of major, paradigm-shifting interpretations of slavery's enduring legacy in the United States.
D-Hog-Day
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Devil Blade
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Beo
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Old Orange Eyes
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Slug-em-dog
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Plum Moon
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ThoughtTracer
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Dove Dolce
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Necromancer
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Tall Honey
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Bom Crossed
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Wildcat Talent
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Doughboy, Esq
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Frosty
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CuriousCraft
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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Flash
Audiobooks have never been this immersive β this app transports me to different worlds. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful!
Blue Despair
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver! The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
Moon Solitaire
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Count Eagle
Audiobook immersion made simple β this app's ease of use is commendable. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. ListenBookβs playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
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