The Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825-1894 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The World of Ice" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the whaling journey of the brig "Dolphin," focusing on a variety of characters, notably John Buzzby, a seasoned sailor, and young Fred Ellice, the son of Captain Ellice. The narrative explores themes of adventure and the harsh realities of whaling expeditions in the Arctic regions, infused with elements of personal growth and excitement in the face of danger. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to John Buzzby, who stands on a pier in Grayton, observing the preparations of the whaling ship. He engages in a playful yet serious dialogue with Fred Ellice, who yearns to accompany his father on this perilous journey. The tension heightens with references to a past pirate attack that left deep emotional scars on Fred's family, particularly concerning his mother. The narrative then shifts to the launching of the "Dolphin," detailing the crew, their motivations, and the start of their voyage into the icy unknown, setting up an atmosphere of adventure filled with anticipation and danger as they embark on their search for whales, and potentially, the missing Captain Ellice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-03-01 E-text prepared by Dave Morgan, Sjaani, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders Original publication data not identified Whaling -- Fiction Adventure stories Arctic regions -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11602 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11602 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133258.0 11602