The Scottish Chiefs
Jane Porter
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An adventure novel about William Wallace, one of the most popular books ever written by Jane Porter. The French version was even banned by Napoleon, and the book has remained very popular with Scottish children, but is equally enjoyable for adults. (Summary by Wikipedia, revised by Kikisaulite) (29 hr 51 min)
Chapters
| I - Scotland | 33:12 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| II - Lanark | 36:22 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| III - Ellerslie. | 29:13 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| IV - Corie Lynn. | 19:27 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| V - Lanark Castle. | 9:34 | Read by David Cole |
| VI - Cartlane Craigs. | 20:30 | Read by David Cole |
| VII - Bothwell Castle. | 14:19 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| VIII - Bothwell Chapel. | 13:53 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| IX - Bothwell Dungeons. | 14:29 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| X - St. Fillan's. | 18:07 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XI - The Chapter House. | 18:30 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XII - Drumshargard. | 15:45 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XIII - Banks of the Clyde. | 23:20 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XIV - The Pentland Hills. | 11:40 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XV - The Hut. | 14:41 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XVI - The Glen of Stones. | 26:02 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XVII - The Hermit's Cell. | 17:30 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XVIII - Cartlane Craigs, and Glenfinlass. | 32:35 | Read by Shirley Ellen |
| XIX - Craignacoheilg. | 10:22 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XX - The Cliffs of Loch Lubnaig. | 11:51 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXI - Loch Lomond. | 10:36 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXII - Dumbarton Rock. | 12:05 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXIII - The Fortress. | 25:19 | Read by Richard Wallis |
| XXIV - The Great Tower. | 29:11 | Read by Kalynda |
| XXV - The Citadel. | 24:44 | Read by Kalynda |
| XXVI - Renfrewshire. | 11:45 | Read by Kalynda |
| XXVII - The Firth of Clyde. | 20:57 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXVIII - Isle of Bute. | 22:20 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXIX - The Barns of Ayr. | 20:58 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXX - The Barns of Ayr. | 5:47 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXXI - Berwick and the Tweed. | 14:45 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXXII - Stirling. | 35:38 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XXXIII - Cambus-Kenneth. | 22:05 | Read by David Cole |
| XXXIV - Stirling Castle. | 43:48 | Read by David Cole |
| XXXV - Stirling Citadel. | 21:11 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XXXVI - The Carse of Stirling. | 17:22 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XXXVII - Snawdoun Palace. | 9:49 | Read by Kalynda |
| XXXVIII - The Bower, or Ladies' Apartment. | 13:14 | Read by Kalynda |
| XXXIX - Stirling Castle and Council Hall. | 15:34 | Read by Kalynda |
| XL - The Governor's Apartments. | 18:43 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XLI - The State Prison. | 10:37 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XLII - Chapel in Snawdoun. | 24:41 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XLIII - The Carse of Stirling. | 10:05 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XLIV - The Cheviots. | 19:17 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XLV - Lochmaben Castle. | 16:09 | Read by Joy Easton |
| XLVI - Lammington. | 21:26 | Read by David Cole |
| XLVII - Lammington. | 16:05 | Read by David Cole |
| XLVIII - Loch Awe. | 21:26 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| XLIX - Stanmore. | 19:10 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| L - Stirling. | 32:27 | Read by David Cole |
| LI - Stirling and Snawdoun. | 10:53 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LII - Banks of the Forth. | 25:32 | Read by Steve Lomas |
| LIII - Falkirk. | 39:09 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LIV - Carron Banks. | 25:12 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LV - Church of Falkirk. | 20:22 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LVI - The Monastery. | 20:08 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LVII - Durham. | 39:04 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LVIII - The Bishop's Palace. | 14:24 | Read by Jacquerie |
| LIX - The Round Tower. | 36:03 | Read by David Cole |
| LX - Gallic Seas. | 32:12 | Read by Ruth Golding |
| LXI - Normandy. | 17:43 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXII - The Widow's Cell. | 11:18 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXIII - Chateau Galliard. | 18:14 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXIV - Forest of Vincennes. | 28:46 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXV - Paris. | 20:59 | Read by Jacquerie |
| LXVI - The Louvre. | 15:46 | Read by Jacquerie |
| LXVII - Scotland. | 7:35 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXVIII - Roslyn. | 25:05 | Read by Jacquerie |
| LXIX - Roslyn Castle. | 16:45 | Read by Jacquerie |
| LXX - Berwick. | 15:32 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXXI - The Camp. | 13:57 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXXII - Stirling Castle. | 41:37 | Read by BillMac |
| LXXIII - Ballochgeich. | 15:58 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXIV - Arthur's Seat. | 17:49 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXV - Dalkeith. | 12:39 | Read by Allegra |
| LXXVI - Hawthorndean. | 15:22 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXVII - Wallace's Tent. | 13:09 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXVIII - Banks of the Eske. | 26:12 | Read by Joyce Martin |
| LXXIX - Lumloch. | 34:06 | Read by Ann Boulais |
| LXXX - Huntingtower. | 13:41 | Read by Jacquerie |
| LXXXI - The Thames. | 11:15 | Read by MaryAnn |
| LXXXII - The Tower of London. | 23:31 | Read by MaryAnn |
| LXXXIII - The State Dungeon. | 18:18 | Read by Sibella Denton |
| LXXXIV - Tower Hill. | 8:16 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXXV - The Warden's Apartments. | 16:54 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXXVI - Highgate. | 10:04 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXXVII - Scotland -- Dumfries. | 20:59 | Read by David Cole |
| LXXXVIII - Stirling. | 8:42 | Read by mim@can (1949-2017) |
| LXXXIX - Bannockburn. | 32:29 | Read by David Cole |
| Appendix | 17:07 | Read by Ruth Golding |
Reviews
Rated more on the story than the readers
aimzzz
The book was written for young people. For the most part the characters are flat & one-dimensional-- the good are all good & the bad are really bad. As the book was first published in 1809, I was interested in it as an example of the early development of the historic novel. The story based on the author's memories of stories told to her in childhood. It must be taken in that spirit because there is a great deal of divergence from the historic events-- ex, Robert Bruce became a leader of Scotland well before the demise of William Wallace. (Look for reputable sites, not something based on Braveheart--ex. see BBC bios of <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/bruce_robert_the.shtml" rel="nofollow">Bruce</a>) <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/wallace_william.shtml" rel="nofollow">Wallace</a>) The quality of reading varies with some sections quite good. Kudos for the effort in covering such a long book.
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Emily
well worth the time to listen....men such as these are needed in 2020
A glance into the lives and character of medieval Scotland
Perlier
Read very well on all accounts.
Engaging
Randy Lieuwen
This was an engaging book. As far as the readers are concerned, some were better than others. However, with the exception of one or two chapters, they were easy and pleasant enough to listen to. As far as the book's content is concerned, it was engaging though somewhat exhausting in its overly superlative expression. On the whole, an pleasant story.
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