Chesapeake 1880

Set in the Chesapeake region between 1880 and 1910, this engaging audiobook follows the life of Ethan Aaron Douglas and his family as they navigate the complexities of steamboats, newspapers, and the struggles of immigrants amid the industrial revolution. A lifelong resident of the Tidewater area vividly recounts the simple yet challenging lives of watermen, alongside the unpredictable trials of weather, fire, and disaster. Listeners will also gain insights into the latest events as shared by News Readers aboard the steamboats of the Old Bay Line.