Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers by Dwight Weldon
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About this eBook
| Author | Weldon, Dwight |
|---|---|
| Title | Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers" by Dwight Weldon is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes of bravery and exploration as it introduces young characters facing both challenges and dangers, particularly in a maritime setting. The protagonist, Will Bertram, seems to be a determined and resourceful boy, eager to help his struggling family while also seeking adventure. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Will Bertram and his father, Solomon, a ship carpenter struggling with financial difficulties after losing his son on a whaling voyage. Will, enthusiastic and determined, approaches his father with money he earned by working as a steeple jack to help their family. Despite his father's reluctance to let him work on the sea, Will's curiosity and zest for adventure drive the narrative forward. The story hints at Will's subsequent endeavors, including his bold decision to engage in various escapades to uncover secrets surrounding their family's situation, which adds layers of mystery and tension to the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Trapping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Whaling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Child labor -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stowaways -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Buildering -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Building, Ice and snow -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Flagellation -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Insurance fraud -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Merchant mariners -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63549 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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