The Lion of St. Mark, George Alfred Henty
The Lion of St. Mark, George Alfred Henty
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The Lion of St. Mark
A Story of Venice in the 14th Century

Author: George Alfred Henty

Narrator: Jim Hodges

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2017


Synopsis

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings.In 1380, Venice was a world power. She is mistress of the sea, had checked the rising power of the Turks, conquered Constantinople, and successfully defied all the attacks of her jealous rivals. But now, her strength and splendor were put to the severest test by the combined powers of Hungary, Padua, and Genoa. In an atmosphere of intrigue, crime, and treachery, Francis Hammond displays a fine sense and manliness which carry him safely through the storm in the watery splendor of Venice.The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study…

About George Alfred Henty

George Alfred Henty (1832–1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories for boys that were popular in the late nineteenth century.

About Jim Hodges

Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan

Francis Hammond is an upstanding young Englishman living in 14th century Venice. By dint of curiosity, hard work, self-discipline, courage, ingenuity, and honour, he goes from being a person of no consequence, to being indispensible, honoured, prosperous, and well-married. I do admire Francis and wan......more