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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.)

Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894

EBook No.: 21696

Published: Jun 6, 2007

Downloads: 72

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21696:2 2007-06-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) en 1
2024-11-06T01:33:12Z Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew

This edition has images.

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.)

Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894

EBook No.: 21696

Published: Jun 6, 2007

Downloads: 72

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21696:3 2007-06-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) en 1