The Penobscot Man

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Penobscot Man by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm. Read in English by John Greenman. The Penobscot Man is a collection of true stories about the river drivers, guides, and woodsmen of Maine’s Penobscot River. Fannie Hardy Eckstorm writes from a firsthand knowledge of the region. The book portrays the men's dangerous log‑driving work, their courage and hardships, and the local legends and characters that shaped life along the river. Note: Occasionally, somewhat racist remarks or characterizations make their way into the narrative, reflecting the biases of the era. (Summary by John Greenman) For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit librivox.org . M4B Audiobook (187MB)

Directors & creators

Fannie Hardy Eckstorm

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;maine; woodsmen; river drivers; penobscot river; north woods

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