The Rover of the Andes: A Tale of Adventure on South America by R. M. Ballantyne
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Title | The Rover of the Andes: A Tale of Adventure on South America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Rover of the Andes: A Tale of Adventure on South America" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Lawrence Armstrong, a young Englishman journeying through the perilous landscape of the Andes to reclaim his family's sugar mill following his father's death. As he traverses this region, characterized by both natural beauty and imminent danger, he encounters various characters, including Pedro, a resourceful Peruvian guide, and Manuela, a graceful Indian girl, all while facing threats from war and banditry. At the start of the tale, Lawrence mounts a mule and ascends towards the Andes, exhibiting a mixture of clumsiness and determination. He encounters Pedro, who reveals to him that the country is embroiled in conflict between Peru and Chile, an immediate threat to their journey. As they arrive at the ruins of Lawrence's childhood home, now destroyed by war, his emotional turmoil is palpable. The opening chapters also introduce Quashy, a loyal servant from Lawrence’s past, and highlight the friendship that forms between these disparate individuals as they prepare to navigate the treacherous mountains ahead. Themes of adventure, resilience, and the stark realities of war are woven throughout this enthralling narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mountains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of South America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Andes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21699 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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