Told Under a White Oak Tree
William S. Hart
Read by Chuck Williamson
An inside look into the wild world of silent movie cowboy William S. Hart... as narrated by his horse! This is a fascinating (if fictionalized) behind-the-scenes look into the wild, action-packed world of a Hollywood cowboy and stuntman. TOLD UNDER A WHITE OAK TREE is a charming children's book that not only gives us a fanciful account of Hart's career as Hollywood's premier western hero, but also tells a rousing adventure story of his exceptional (if somewhat smart-alecky) equine companion, who strives to become as renowned a screen legend as his master.
Caution: This book contains a couple of racial epithets that may be offensive to some readers. Turns out horses aren't very progressive or PC. (Summary by ChuckW) (0 hr 55 min)
Chapters
01 - Part One | 10:48 | Read by Chuck Williamson |
02 - Part Two | 13:25 | Read by Chuck Williamson |
03 - Part Three | 12:11 | Read by Chuck Williamson |
04 - Part Four | 19:08 | Read by Chuck Williamson |
Reviews
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Janelle
I know very little about silent movies, but after listening to this I feel slightly more informed, even if that information apparently comes from a horse! I guess William Hart must have had a lot of young fans, and I'm sure this book must have appealed to his readers. Kids these days might find it a little dated. But I'm sure those interested in horses or early film history would enjoy it. Many thanks to the narrator. He was great!
I enjoyed this story very much
Brian D
A delightful story for many ages, wonderfully read, with humor, adventure and a meaningful moral. Do yourself a favor and listen to this recording as soon as you can. I’m confident it will brighten your day, like it did mine.