The river bared its bosom, and snorting steamboats challenged the wilderness. 
ðʌ ɹɪvɜ˞ bɛɹd ɪts bʊzʌm, ʌnd snɔɹtɪŋ stimboʊts tʃælʌndʒd ðʌ wɪldɜ˞nʌs. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. The sound is very close-sounding, giving the impression of being spoken directly into the microphone. There is almost no background noise present.