Old Ironsides and The Barbary Pirates [Audio Cassette]

Jerry Robbins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1996

"Old Ironsides". Her name is known to just about every American, but how many of us know her story and adventures? Too few unfortunately. Her exploits read like a Hollywood screenplay or a novel from a wild imagination. However, they're all true and presented here for the first time in a historically accurate dramatization. Sail with Commander Edward Preble as he confronts the Barbary Corsairs on one of the Frigate Constitution's most exiting missions!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Completed in the rousing tradition of old time radio plays, with full cast, original music score (nautically inspired by Jeffrey Gage) and hundreds of sound effects. This extremely accurate production has been reviewed by historians at the USS Constitution Museum Book Store prior to their approving it for sale. Listen as the Colonial Radio Players bring the glory days of Old Ironsides back to life. Hear the wind in the rigging and trade broadsides with he infamous Barbary Pirates on the famed and bloody shores of Tripoli! -- From the Publisher

The Colonial Radio Theatre makes wonderful, historically accurate productions...will capture the minds of children and adults...make history come alive. -- Magaret Levine Young, Great Tapes For Kids, 1999

The drama and emotion...is so real that it is almost too exciting to believe that it actually happened. -- Dean Carlisle, The All Star Review, 1999

About the Author

Jerry Robbins is a life long resident of the Boston area. he is an actor by trade, with credits that include stage, television, and movies. he recently completed his one hundreth radio program. Jerry researched, wrote, directed and performed in "Old Ironsides and the Barbary Pirates"

Product Details

• Audio Cassette: 63 pages
• Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre On The Air; 63 minutes edition (June 15, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 1929244029
• ISBN-13: 978-1929244027
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,415,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You gotta hear it !, February 15, 2000

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You really should listen to it. Its a great tape. Jerry Robbins does a great job as Captain Preble. Its fun, has battles, and is really exciting. I learned something that I did not know about the Constitution.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a salty tale, December 14, 1999

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Wooden ships and iron men are the subject of this very enjoyable tape. I really got into the radio drama format. From what I read on the package, this story is true, almost too exciting to believe that it actually happened that way.

5.0 out of 5 stars Drama in real life!, July 28, 2000

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Richard D. Stanley (Fort Collins, CO (USA)) - See all my reviews

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This was indeed a drama in real life. The sound effects again make the difference in listening to this fine narrative. After listening and understanding Commander Preble's leadership challenges, you come away (after listening to it and to "Old Ironsides: Escape to the Winds" previously)feeling that the Consitution was commanded by a lot of really able leaders and the crew was certainly professional and dedicated. The challenges they faced in this time period must have seemed overwhelming and that is brought to life in this narrative. Add to the collection of excellent tapes by Jerry Robbins.