The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure by Gordon Stables
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| Author | Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
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| Title | The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Allan McGregor of Arrandoon, a Highland laird who dreams of regaining his family's former glory and riches as he embarks on an adventurous journey. With a whimsical spirit and a loyal hound named Bran at his side, Allan sets his sights on a future filled with hope and exploration, engaging in various escapades alongside his English friends Ralph and Rory. The opening of the tale introduces Allan McGregor on a bleak winter eve, contemplating his family’s fallen fortunes from a mountain hillside overlooking their ancestral castle. He reflects on his desire to make something of himself and restore pride to his family's name. After a brief hunting expedition with Bran, he rushes home to prepare for the arrival of his friends Ralph and Rory. As he approaches the castle, he shares his thoughts about his ambitious dreams with his dog, setting the stage for the camaraderie and adventures that will soon unfold among friends determined to explore uncharted territories, all while continuing to navigate the complexities of their personal and familial legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38276 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 16, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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