Listen to Barkskins: A Novel by Annie Proulx
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
Now a television mini-series airing on National Geographic May 2020! A Washington Post Best Book of the Year & a New York Times Notable Book From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Shipping News and “Brokeback Mountain,” comes the New York Times bestselling epic about the demise of the world’s forests: “Barkskins is grand entertainment in the tradition of Dickens and Tolstoy…the crowning achievement of Annie Proulx’s distinguished career, but also perhaps the greatest environmental novel ever written” (San Francisco Chronicle).In the late seventeenth century two young Frenchmen, René Sel and Charles Duquet, arrive in New France. Bound to a feudal lord for three years in exchange for land, they become wood-cutters—barkskins. René suffers extraordinary hardship, oppressed by the forest he is charged with clearing. He is forced to marry a native woman and their descendants live trapped between two cultures. But Duquet runs away, becomes a fur trader, then sets up a timber business. Annie Proulx tells the stories of the descendants of Sel and Duquet over three hundred years—their travels across North America, to Europe, China, and New Zealand—the revenge of rivals, accidents, pestilence, Indian attacks, and cultural annihilation. Over and over, they seize what they can of a presumed infinite resource, leaving the modern-day characters face to face with possible ecological collapse. “A stunning, bracing, full-tilt ride through three hundred years of US and Canadian history…with the type of full-immersion plot that keeps you curled in your chair, reluctant to stop reading” (Elle), Barkskins showcases Proulx’s inimitable genius of creating characters who are so vivid that we follow them with fierce attention. “This is Proulx at the height of her powers as an irreplaceable American voice” (Entertainment Weekly, Grade A), and Barkskins “is an awesome monument of a book” (The Washington Post)—“the masterpiece she was meant to write” (The Boston Globe). As Anthony Doerr says, “This magnificent novel possesses the dark humor of The Shipping News and the social awareness of ‘Brokeback Mountain.’”
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫 Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. 🎉 Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! 📚💫 Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives.
ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
🚶♀️🎧 Walking and listening has never been this smooth – this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. 🏞️📖 Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day.
I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now