02770cam a22004213u 4500 21696 UtSlPG 20260610133511.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-06 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the Arctic wilderness, focusing on the character Reginald "Red" Rooney, a shipwrecked sailor struggling for survival in the icy terrains of Greenland. The narrative seems to explore themes of endurance, cultural encounters, and the resilience of the human spirit, particularly through the interactions between Rooney and the local Eskimo community. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Red Rooney, who finds himself in a desperate situation after becoming isolated in the treacherous icy wilderness. We witness his harrowing struggles against hunger and exhaustion as he painfully makes his way across the frozen sea, hoping to reach the shores of Greenland where he imagines there may be food or help. Just as his strength wanes, he is discovered by a local Eskimo named Okiok, who takes it upon himself to rescue the weakened sailor. This opening sets the scene for a transformative journey, filled with the challenges of survival and the complexities of the cultural exchange between Red Rooney and his rescuers. The sense of desolation and hope permeates the opening chapters, promising an engaging exploration of life in the Arctic and the themes of friendship and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Camping -- Juvenile fiction Sailing -- Juvenile fiction Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21696 62842 62842