The Seven Poor Travellers


Read by Ruth Golding

(4.5 stars; 260 reviews)

One of Dickens' Christmas stories, this was first published as part of the Christmas number of Household Words for 1854. The first chapter relates Dickens' visit to the ancient Richard Watts's Charity at Rochester. The second chapter is the touching story of "Richard Doubledick", which Dickens supposedly told the travellers, and Dickens' journey home on Christmas morning provides the short concluding chapter. (Summary by Ruth Golding) (1 hr 11 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 22:46 Read by Ruth Golding
Chapter 2 41:25 Read by Ruth Golding
Chapter 3 7:16 Read by Ruth Golding

Reviews


(5 stars)

Ruth Golding reads this pleasing and lesser know Dickens story with her unshakeable prowess. She is indeed a first class reader and I find myself scouring Librivox for further works she has brought to life.

The Seven Poor. Travelers


(4 stars)

Well read slice of Dicken's Worlď


(5 stars)

Engaging tale of redemption and forgiveness that I hadn’t heard before. The reader is excellent. Her pace is slower than other readers that I’ve listened to, and perfectly suited to the pace of the tale, allowing the listener to slip in to its rhythm and enjoy the telling thoroughly. Thank you!

Dickens at Christmas?


(4 stars)

This story's only connection to Christmas is that the main story is set up as a narration told on Christmas eve. The main story itself is a classic Dickens' morality tale, and charming enough if you are a Dickens fan. Ruth Golding, as ever, is a superlative narrator.

Superb reading of one of my favorite Christmas stories


(5 stars)

I return to this story at least once every year at Christmastime. I discovered Ruth Golding’s reading a few years ago and it’s like visiting an old friend for the holiday. Wonderful!

Re the Six Poor Travellers


(0 stars)

You may also be interested in journalist Henry Lucy's experiences at Watts's some years after Dickens' visit there. See Chapter 9 <i>Christmas Eve at Watts's</i> in <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/faces_places_rg_librivox" rel="nofollow">Faces and Places</a>.


(3 stars)

Ruth Golding is an excellent reader. Dickens is one of my favorite authors. I’m giving this a three because I don’t believe this is one of Dickens’ best stories.

Entertaining


(5 stars)

I very much enjoyed listening to this book. I'd not known of it prior to this. It's a nice short story, good for a morning of relaxation.