The Young Carthaginian
- Author G. A. Henty
- Narrator William Sutherland
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Run Time 12 hours and 43 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction.
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Price p/Title
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What to expect
G. A. Henty’s latest historical adventure story for boys is set in ancient times during the Punic wars between Carthage and Rome, who are vying for world dominance. It follows the adventures of young Malchus, an officer in Hannibal’s army, as the army makes its incredible journey across the Alps, bringing cannons and elephants to overpower the great Roman Empire. Malchus has an unsullied energy that allows him to escape attacks from lions and wolves and maneuver through Carthage’s subterranean reservoir on a raft. Even though Carthage is eventually defeated, the thrilling clashes and vexing dilemmas gain the listener’s undivided attention, while the fascinating detail of the story provides an absorbing lesson in ancient history.
Critics Review
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“Henty makes history fun, similar to the way a mother can make spinach taste good if it is concealed in the midst of something else.”
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“Simply outstanding…A totally thrilling historical action/adventure tale that will rivet the listener’s attention from beginning to end. Superbly and dramatically narrated by William Sutherland…An impressive, ‘theater of the mind’ quality entertainment experience.”
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