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Follow the River

By: James Alexander Thom
Narrated by: David Drummond
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Mary Ingles was 23, happily married, and pregnant with her third child when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia settlement in 1755 and kidnapped her, leaving behind a bloody massacre. For months they held her captive. But nothing could imprison her spirit.

With the rushing Ohio River as her guide, Mary Ingles walked one thousand miles through an untamed wilderness no white woman had ever seen. Her story lives on - extraordinary testimony to the indomitable strength of one pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her own people.

©1981 James A. Thom (P)2010 Tantor

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great adventure

Would you consider the audio edition of Follow the River to be better than the print version?

Perhaps, but just different when listening. You can picture it easier.

What did you like best about this story?

the author's descriptions, even though some were gruesome, it made it true to life.

Which character – as performed by David Drummond – was your favorite?

Mary, of course and Ghetl.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last chapter.

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Great Adventure!

This was a daring, courageous adventure Mary took me on. It amazes me how strong this woman was and what she accomplished. Not only surviving but going further than any other white person had up until then; only to be just a footnote in history. I absolutely loved this book!

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Outstanding!

Riveting story of a women’s desire to go home. A great look at our frontier past.

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Great anticipation

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the vivid detail that helped me feel like I was there. I was glued to the book for the last 3 hours of it with my mind racing wondering what could happen next!

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wow!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I did recommend this book more than once. What a story! Kept me interested from the beginning. Excellent writing . you could actually feel the pain of the characters .Also very good description of life in that time in history.

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Favorite story, well done

This is one of my favorite novels of all, and I was nervous to purchase the audio version. I was not disappointed at all.

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Incredible story

What an incredible story! I enjoy hiking the forests if the Adirondacks and I tried to imagine the reality of this story and the depths it would take a soul to suffer and survive such an ordeal!! I am in awe of course! But I'm grateful the tale continues on! We all could learn a lot from her determination to not only get back to her husband but to continue and find her family! I especially loved the narration of this tragedy! Without his wonderful sounds of the Dutch woman crying for Mary or the thoughts Mary rumbled in her mind, I would not have felt as connected to the story! Great job by all involved to make this story come to life! I highly recommend!

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Incredible escape, fantastic story

This true story is the best audio book I've ever listened to! I would have loved to meet Nary Ingles.

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OUTSTANDING,

An edge of your seat story gripping from beginning to end. Really gave me insight into what it must have been like for my ancestors that lived in the area at the same time period. I wanted sure if I would be able to finish the story but proud to say I did. Now onto another no el written by this author.

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great read

loved the story my mother is a draper from this family and loved sharing it with her

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