Arctic Adventures by William Henry Giles Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Title | Arctic Adventures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Arctic Adventures" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventurous tale follows the journey of a young protagonist aboard the ship "Hardy Norseman", commanded by Captain Hudson, as he explores the Arctic regions in search of his lost brother, David. The story is filled with encounters with icebergs, polar bears, and the harsh realities of Arctic life, interwoven with themes of bravery, brotherhood, and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces us to the main character, who reflects on his dreams about the Arctic as he sets sail. He is accompanied by his brother Andrew, the ship's surgeon, and soon meets a stowaway, Ewen, who also longs for adventure. As they begin their voyage, they hear tall tales from the ship's crew about past adventures and dangers, which provoke a mix of excitement and apprehension in the protagonist, foreshadowing the challenges and perils they will face in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness. The narrative sets the stage for thrilling exploits, camaraderie among the crew, and the anticipation of finding the missing brother amidst the vastness of the frozen landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40693 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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