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Title: Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions
Note: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Captain Harvey and the crew of the brig Hope as they embark on an expedition to the Arctic, driven by the desire to discover a supposed ice-free passage near the North Pole. As they venture into the icy wilderness, they encounter various challenges, from being trapped in ice for several years to facing polar bears and learning from the native Esquimaux about survival in the harsh conditions. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the crew's ambitious journey into the Arctic. The account begins with their departure from England, filled with high hopes and the looming dangers that await them. Captain Harvey is depicted as a strong-willed leader entangled in thoughts of leaving loved ones behind, signifying the emotional conflicts faced by the expedition members. As they press forward, the brig becomes icebound, initiating a struggle for survival that includes encounters with scurvy, stark encounters with wildlife, and the crew's dynamic as they attempt to understand and adapt to the life-threatening challenges of the polar terrain. The groundwork for their adventures, camaraderie, and eventual trials in the unforgiving ice is intricately established, promising readers an exploration of human endurance and the allure of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 23492
Published: Nov 15, 2007
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Polar regions -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Explorers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions
Note: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Captain Harvey and the crew of the brig Hope as they embark on an expedition to the Arctic, driven by the desire to discover a supposed ice-free passage near the North Pole. As they venture into the icy wilderness, they encounter various challenges, from being trapped in ice for several years to facing polar bears and learning from the native Esquimaux about survival in the harsh conditions. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the crew's ambitious journey into the Arctic. The account begins with their departure from England, filled with high hopes and the looming dangers that await them. Captain Harvey is depicted as a strong-willed leader entangled in thoughts of leaving loved ones behind, signifying the emotional conflicts faced by the expedition members. As they press forward, the brig becomes icebound, initiating a struggle for survival that includes encounters with scurvy, stark encounters with wildlife, and the crew's dynamic as they attempt to understand and adapt to the life-threatening challenges of the polar terrain. The groundwork for their adventures, camaraderie, and eventual trials in the unforgiving ice is intricately established, promising readers an exploration of human endurance and the allure of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 23492
Published: Nov 15, 2007
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Polar regions -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Explorers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.