Book description
By the late 1810s, a global revolution in cotton had remade the U.S.-Mexico border, bringing wealth and waves of Americans to the Gulf Coast while also devastating the lives and villages of Mexicans in Texas. In response, Mexico threw open its northern territories to American farmers in hopes that cotton could bring prosperity to the region. Thousands of Anglo-Americans poured into Texas, but their insistence that slavery accompany them sparked pitched battles across Mexico. An extraordinary alliance of Anglos and Mexicans in Texas came together to defend slavery against abolitionists in the Mexican government, beginning a series of fights that culminated in the Texas Revolution. In the aftermath, Anglo-Americans rebuilt the Texas borderlands into the most unlikely creation: the first fully committed slaveholders' republic in North America. Seeds of Empire tells the remarkable story of how the cotton revolution of the early nineteenth century transformed northeastern Mexico into the western edge of the United States, and how the rise and spectacular collapse of the Republic of Texas as a nation built on cotton and slavery proved to be a blueprint for the Confederacy of the 1860s.
Star Scratch
This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can 'read' while I work! A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Frosty Squid
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Guillotine
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Atomic Blastoid
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Mad Rascal
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time.
Bootleg Taximan
Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a triumph. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Freak
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Gbbledgoodk
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Star Sword
Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer!
Sandbox
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NoiseCake
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Sweet Manhattan
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WeldMaster
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
MuseMaster
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360
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. πβ¨ Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Prof. Screw
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Liquid Death
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Mafia Princess
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NexusNavigator
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Venom Petunia
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening 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