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Title: The Young Fur Traders
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Young Fur Traders" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story transports readers to the Red River Settlement in North America, focusing on the adventures of Charley Kennedy and his sister Kate as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life in the fur trading industry during the harsh Arctic winters. The narrative promises a blend of excitement, exploration, and the dynamics of family relationships set against the backdrop of rugged wilderness. At the start of the novel, the author introduces us to the main characters, Charley and Kate Kennedy, who are portrayed in a moment of frustration as Charley expresses his desire to escape the controlling grip of his father's plans for him. The scene shifts between the siblings' deep bond and their father's intentions to direct Charley's future into the Hudson's Bay Company. As they behold the winter landscape filled with snow and ice, the historical context of the Red River Settlement is established, showing its isolation yet highlighting its attraction to traders like Charley's father. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling adventure woven with themes of ambition, familial duty, and the undaunted spirit of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21712
Published: Jun 6, 2007
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fur traders -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Northwest, Canadian -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Young Fur Traders
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Young Fur Traders" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story transports readers to the Red River Settlement in North America, focusing on the adventures of Charley Kennedy and his sister Kate as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life in the fur trading industry during the harsh Arctic winters. The narrative promises a blend of excitement, exploration, and the dynamics of family relationships set against the backdrop of rugged wilderness. At the start of the novel, the author introduces us to the main characters, Charley and Kate Kennedy, who are portrayed in a moment of frustration as Charley expresses his desire to escape the controlling grip of his father's plans for him. The scene shifts between the siblings' deep bond and their father's intentions to direct Charley's future into the Hudson's Bay Company. As they behold the winter landscape filled with snow and ice, the historical context of the Red River Settlement is established, showing its isolation yet highlighting its attraction to traders like Charley's father. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling adventure woven with themes of ambition, familial duty, and the undaunted spirit of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21712
Published: Jun 6, 2007
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fur traders -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Northwest, Canadian -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.