Thomas D. Hand has narrated 2 audiobooks on Listento.it by 2 authors. The most-rated is Brave New World: A Reader's Guide to the Aldous Huxley Novel.
Journey to Texas, 1833
Summary
In 1834, a German immigrant to Texas, D. T. F. (Detlef Thomas Friedrich) Jordt, aka Detlef Dunt, published Reise nach Texas, a delightful little book that praised Texas as "a land which puts riches in [the immigrant's] lap, which can bring happiness to thousands and to their descendants." Dunt's volume was the first one written by an on-the-ground observer to encourage German immigration to Texas, and it provides an unparalleled portrait of Austin's Colony from the lower Brazos region and San Felipe to the Industry and Frelsburg areas, where Dunt resided with Friedrich Ernst and his family. Journey to Texas, 1833 offers the first English translation of Reise nach Texas. It brings to vivid life the personalities, scenic landscapes, and customs that Dunt encountered in colonial Texas on the eve of revolution, along with his many practical suggestions for Germans who intended to emigrate. The editors' introduction describes the social, political, and economic conditions that prompted Europeans to emigrate to Texas and provides biographical background on Dunt and his connection with Friedrich Ernst. Expanding our knowledge of German immigration to Texas beyond the more fully documented Hill Country communities, Journey to Texas, 1833 also adds an important chapter to the story of pre-Revolutionary Texas by a sophisticated commentator.
©2015 University of Texas Press (P)2016 Redwood Audiobooks
Brave New World: A Reader's Guide to the Aldous Huxley Novel
Summary
Few science fiction novels have been so accurate in their predictions as Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. With this new guide, you will have an even greater understanding of the original book. Included in this guide: A biography of author Aldous Huxley A look at the book's context The book's literary elements Detailed chapter summaries A glossary Character analysis And much more This is the definitive guide to Brave New World. It is concise, easy to understand, and guaranteed to add to your enjoyment of the classic story.
©2014 Robert Crayola (P)2015 Robert Crayola