Big Red One, Spain and the Philippines
Rowan Drake
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In the shadow of empire and the roar of distant drums, one young soldier steps into the crucible of history, seeking purpose, carrying the weight of his father's silence, and chasing meaning through the fog of war.
Set during the Spanish–American and Philippine–American Wars, Big Red One, Spain and the Philippines is a powerful, character-driven novel that explores the cost of service, the complexity of patriotism, and the enduring bond between father and son.
With rich historical detail and emotional depth, Rowan Drake delivers a deeply human story about choices, memory, and the battle to preserve one's soul amid the violence of history.
Perfect for readers of literary war fiction, historical drama, and coming-of-age epics with heart.
Duration - 8h 59m.
Author - Rowan Drake.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Rowan Drake ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the shadow of empire and the roar of distant drums, one young soldier steps into the crucible of history, seeking purpose, carrying the weight of his father's silence, and chasing meaning through the fog of war. Set during the Spanish–American and Philippine–American Wars, Big Red One, Spain and the Philippines is a powerful, character-driven novel that explores the cost of service, the complexity of patriotism, and the enduring bond between father and son. With rich historical detail and emotional depth, Rowan Drake delivers a deeply human story about choices, memory, and the battle to preserve one's soul amid the violence of history. Perfect for readers of literary war fiction, historical drama, and coming-of-age epics with heart. Duration - 8h 59m. Author - Rowan Drake. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Rowan Drake ©.
Language:
English
Foreword
Duration:00:02:01
01 - The Distance Between Us
Duration:00:18:43
02 - Rediscovering the Past
Duration:00:27:32
03 - The Weight of the Word
Duration:00:27:52
04 - The Land Beyond the Bay
Duration:00:30:14
05 - The First Sound of War
Duration:00:29:06
06 - Dean and the Canteen
Duration:00:33:18
07 - The Hill Beneath Us
Duration:00:37:23
08 - What the Earth Remembered
Duration:00:31:10
09 - The Cost We Carried
Duration:00:25:35
10 - Volunteers No More
Duration:00:25:46
11 - The Visit
Duration:00:23:28
12 - The Barracks and the Stranger
Duration:00:30:51
13 - Benevolent Bayonets
Duration:00:33:02
14 - The Smile and the Rifle
Duration:00:33:30
15 - The Trail to Balangiga
Duration:00:36:45
16 - The Zones of Protection
Duration:00:33:01
17 - The Unseen Enemy
Duration:00:28:59
18 - The Order to Stop
Duration:00:27:22
Afterword
Duration:00:01:47
Historical note
Duration:00:01:52