Book description
Shortly after a dismembered torso was discovered by a pond outside Philadelphia in 1887, investigators homed in on two suspects: Hannah Mary Tabbs, a married, working-class, black woman, and George Wilson, a former neighbor whom Tabbs implicated after her arrest. As details surrounding the shocking case emerged, both the crime and ensuing trial--which spanned several months--were featured in the national press. The trial brought otherwise taboo subjects such as illicit sex, adultery, and domestic violence in the black community to public attention. At thesame time, the mixed race of the victim and one of his assailants exacerbated anxieties over the purity of whiteness in the post-Reconstruction era. In Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso, historian Kali Nicole Gross uses detectives' notes, trial and prison records, local newspapers, and other archival documents to reconstruct this ghastly whodunit crime in all its scandalous detail. In doing so, she gives the crime context by analyzingit against broader evidence of police treatment of black suspects and violence within the black community. A fascinating work of historical recreation, Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso is sure to captivate anyone interested in true crime, adulterous love triangles gone wrong, and the racially volatile world of post-Reconstruction Philadelphia.
Force
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Lightweight
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Slint FUBAR
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Sherm
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Twin Blaze
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Accidental Genius
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Firefly
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PixelPioneer
This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. Audiobooks made convenient โ this app's functionality is impressive. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Drift
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Trick Baron
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The China Wall
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! ๐ An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures โ count me in! ๐งน๐ The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
CoB@lt
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design โ it's like a personal library right at my fingertips.
SneakerKid
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White Snare
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Landfill Max
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Tse Tse Guy
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Palomino Cake
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Classy Dancer
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls โ it's a joy to navigate. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance โ it's a must-have for any reader. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Purity Catnip
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ Exploring stories as I stroll โ audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. ๐๏ธ๐ง
DreamWeaver
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
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