The Texan Star


Read by Edmonds

(4.2 stars; 116 reviews)

This is the first story in the Texan series by Joseph Altsheler. The Texan Star outlines the great Texan struggle for freedom, following the adventures of the main character, Ned Fulton. (Summary by Edmonds) (8 hr 57 min)

Chapters

The Prisoners 22:30 Read by Edmonds
A Hair-Cut 14:13 Read by Edmonds
Sanctuary 24:46 Read by Edmonds
The Palm 21:09 Read by Edmonds
In The Pyramid 16:30 Read by Edmonds
The March With Cos 26:54 Read by Edmonds
The Dungeon Under The Sea 35:08 Read by Edmonds
The Black Jaguar 24:22 Read by Edmonds
The Ruined Temples 22:07 Read by Edmonds
Cactus and Mexicans 28:14 Read by Edmonds
The Long Chase 26:41 Read by Edmonds
The Trial of Patience 24:10 Read by Edmonds
The Texans 20:06 Read by Edmonds
The Ring Tailed Panther 23:36 Read by Edmonds
The First Gun 26:37 Read by Edmonds
The Coming of Urrea 30:32 Read by Edmonds
The Old Convent 24:17 Read by Edmonds
In San Antonio 23:04 Read by Edmonds
The Battle By The River 21:52 Read by Edmonds
The Wheel of Fire 37:39 Read by Edmonds
The Texan Star 23:12 Read by Edmonds
The Taking of the Town 19:40 Read by Edmonds

Reviews


(3.5 stars)

Great book, narrator is an acquired taste. Be warned that in chapter two he skips a portion of the book, and I went on to project Gutenberg to find the part I missed. Mr. Duck seems to get all sorts of reactions from listeners, some live him, some don't. But I rather enjoyed him and I would always say "Mr. Duck" in his funny voice alongside him at the chapter starts.


(5 stars)

A great book depicting the brave and bold Texans as they strive to liberate themselves from Mexican domination. The reader didn't do badly, but actually rather well. but the close of each chapter and beginning of each chapter the reader exposes himself as an irreverent goon, Mr. Duck, not appropriate for such a book.

Free audio books are fantastic.


(3.5 stars)

Some mixed reviews about Edmunds the narrator. I thought he read better than many readers. The audio quality was great. I do admit he made me smile a few times. Thanks to the narrator. The book was quite quickly paced for that era. I'd recommend it for the old western fan. The writer wrote it with his own individual style from the view of the Texans. The story is mostly about the fight to occupy Texas. Thanks to the writer too.

Good Book, Over Confident Narrator


(4 stars)

Fun book but the narrator was awful. He made an effort but he doesn't understand vocal tone apparently. Obed White always sounds sinisterly whispery. All the Mexicans sound EXACTLY the same, both in voice and tone. It would have been alright if the narrator didn't clearly have a higher view of his skill than he actually had.


(4 stars)

fascinating book. I'm very familiar with Mexico and was able to mentally follow his journeys and enjoyed having a reader who could actually pronounce the names of the Aztec and Mayan ruins and who bothered to use different voices. the only thing I didn't like was it ends very abruptly.

good story, well read


(4 stars)

Good story. Not sure what is up with the “Mr Duck” but hey. Whatever.

great book made better by an amazing narrator, Mr Duck 🤣😆😅


(5 stars)

loves this book! the narrator was the best! I often lost myself in his readings. Excellent!


(4 stars)

the book was good and well read. My biggest problem was with the narrator's wait of calling himself Mr duck.