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(http://digital.library.villanova.edu/))  a"Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers" by Dwight Weldon is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes of bravery and exploration as it introduces young characters facing both challenges and dangers, particularly in a maritime setting. The protagonist, Will Bertram, seems to be a determined and resourceful boy, eager to help his struggling family while also seeking adventure.  The beginning of the novel introduces us to Will Bertram and his father, Solomon, a ship carpenter struggling with financial difficulties after losing his son on a whaling voyage. Will, enthusiastic and determined, approaches his father with money he earned by working as a steeple jack to help their family. Despite his father's reluctance to let him work on the sea, Will's curiosity and zest for adventure drive the narrative forward. The story hints at Will's subsequent endeavors, including his bold decision to engage in various escapades to uncover secrets surrounding their family's situation, which adds layers of mystery and tension to the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEskimos -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction  aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction  aMutiny -- Juvenile fiction  aDime novels  aPoverty -- Juvenile fiction  aDiligence -- Juvenile fiction  aSuccess -- Juvenile fiction  aTrapping -- Juvenile fiction  aWhaling -- Juvenile fiction  aChild labor -- Juvenile fiction  aStowaways -- Juvenile fiction  aBuildering -- Juvenile fiction  aBuilding, Ice and snow -- Juvenile fiction  aFlagellation -- Juvenile fiction  aInsurance fraud -- Juvenile fiction  aMerchant mariners -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63549  c104373d104373