Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew by R. M. Ballantyne
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Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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Title | Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew |
Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
Summary | "Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the Arctic wilderness, focusing on the character Reginald "Red" Rooney, a shipwrecked sailor struggling for survival in the icy terrains of Greenland. The narrative seems to explore themes of endurance, cultural encounters, and the resilience of the human spirit, particularly through the interactions between Rooney and the local Eskimo community. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Red Rooney, who finds himself in a desperate situation after becoming isolated in the treacherous icy wilderness. We witness his harrowing struggles against hunger and exhaustion as he painfully makes his way across the frozen sea, hoping to reach the shores of Greenland where he imagines there may be food or help. Just as his strength wanes, he is discovered by a local Eskimo named Okiok, who takes it upon himself to rescue the weakened sailor. This opening sets the scene for a transformative journey, filled with the challenges of survival and the complexities of the cultural exchange between Red Rooney and his rescuers. The sense of desolation and hope permeates the opening chapters, promising an engaging exploration of life in the Arctic and the themes of friendship and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 21696 |
Release Date | Jun 6, 2007 |
Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2007 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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