Book description
The road to hell is paved with good intentions...and gold dust. When Henry Jenkins's sawmill business goes bust and his family loses their Indiana farm to foreclosure, he sees gold as the answer to his financial woes. Joining a company of younger men, Jenkins and the other prospective miners sign fraudulent promissory notes to borrow from a ruthless businessman, Allen Makepeace, to reach the gold mines. They sail the risky route via Panama to the mines in 1851. But gold is not so easy to find by then. Making enough to survive and get home will be difficult; repaying Makepeace could be impossible. As Henry Jenkins becomes mired in mining, his wife, Abby, struggles to meet the needs of her large family amidst crop failures, waves of deadly disease, and harassment by Henry's creditors. When Henry's sons-in-law follow in his wake, they find themselves on a notorious death ship, stranded in the vast Pacific. Will any of these frantic men make it home to their distressed families? Fortune's Frenzy reveals the plight of miners who borrowed at extortionate rates to get to California, and explores the dangerous and deadly sea routes to the west coast that killed roughly 10 percent of those who risked the journey. Alternating between the miners' trials and terrors, and the challenges for the wives, children, and mothers left behind, Fortune's Frenzy delves into the country's pressing social, economic, and nationalist issues in the pre-Civil War decades. The theme is age-old, and still relevant: desperate people falling for get-rich-quick schemes. They fail to consider the sacrifices they will have to make and the dismal odds of their success.
Insane SweepKick
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
High Deck
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Ba1t
This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
Gold Dahlia
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Blink
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Burn
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High Deck
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Bad Bond
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BuzzMouse
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The Happy Jock
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Berry Succubus
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Hightower
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Ella of Light
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Pitfall
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MeeP
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful β I'm hooked! is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection.
Despair
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Manimal
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
Pepper Prada
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
EchoEnigma
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. Audiobook enjoyment redefined β this app's design focuses on the essentials. ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience.
StormCake
I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! No more hassle with converting files β ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience.
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