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Title: Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the rugged and icy wilderness of North America, particularly focusing on the Red River Settlement, where fur trading is the primary livelihood. The narrative revolves around Charley Kennedy, a spirited young boy who rebels against the confines of a sedentary lifestyle in favor of a more adventurous existence in the wild. The opening of the book immerses readers in an Arctic winter, introducing Charley and his sister Kate as they navigate their emotional turmoil regarding their father’s plans for them. Charley longs for adventure while Kate accepts her domestic role. The narrative quickly establishes the Kennedy family's life in the Red River Settlement, characterized by its isolation and the harsh realities of fur trading. Charley’s rebellious nature is highlighted as he expresses his desire to escape the looming responsibility of adulthood, setting the stage for his adventures and mischief in the unforgiving wilderness that awaits him and his companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 6357
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Downloads: 87
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: Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the rugged and icy wilderness of North America, particularly focusing on the Red River Settlement, where fur trading is the primary livelihood. The narrative revolves around Charley Kennedy, a spirited young boy who rebels against the confines of a sedentary lifestyle in favor of a more adventurous existence in the wild. The opening of the book immerses readers in an Arctic winter, introducing Charley and his sister Kate as they navigate their emotional turmoil regarding their father’s plans for them. Charley longs for adventure while Kate accepts her domestic role. The narrative quickly establishes the Kennedy family's life in the Red River Settlement, characterized by its isolation and the harsh realities of fur trading. Charley’s rebellious nature is highlighted as he expresses his desire to escape the looming responsibility of adulthood, setting the stage for his adventures and mischief in the unforgiving wilderness that awaits him and his companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 6357
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Downloads: 87
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.