Rivers of Ice by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Rivers of Ice
Note Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Rivers of Ice" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative begins with Captain Wopper, a rugged, charismatic sailor, who is depicted in search of a woman named Roby residing in a dilapidated area near the Thames after returning from his adventures at sea. The story introduces themes of friendship, kindness, and the struggles of the underprivileged, showcasing characters from both ends of the social spectrum. At the start of the story, Captain Wopper makes his way through a poor and bustling neighborhood, where he encounters a clever young boy named Gillie, who helps direct him to Mrs. Roby. Once he finds her, the Captain learns of her past and that she was a nurse who once cared for two boys, one of whom, Willum, is the Captain's dear friend from their days in California. As Wopper delivers a bag of gold nuggets from Willum to Mrs. Roby, it becomes clear that the characters are interlinked by a shared history of care and affection. This opening sets the stage for further exploration of personal connections and themes surrounding generosity and support amidst hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Glaciers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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