02292cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500550016526400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650800470043752013180048453400450180265300320184765300390187985600430191899900170196121709UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189414aThe Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-06  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Arctic wilderness, focusing on the interactions between a tribe of Eskimos and a tribe of Red Indians, exploring themes of animosity, friendship, and cooperation among these two cultures. The main character, Cheenbuk, a young Eskimo, grapples with challenges from both the harsh Arctic environment and the tensions with the Indian tribe.  The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Greygoose River, where we meet Cheenbuk as he embarks on a hunt for a white whale. His encounter with a Dogrib Indian leads to an unexpected confrontation, but rather than violence, they reach a moment of understanding and friendship, sharing food and conversation. This initial meeting highlights the cultural differences and mutual respect between the two characters, setting the stage for a story rich with themes of peace, conflict, and the complexities of cross-cultural relationships in a time of both danger and survival. Cheenbuk’s journey will further delve into his internal struggles regarding war and peace, making this tale both an adventure and a thoughtful examination of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEskimos -- Juvenile fiction  aArctic regions -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21709  c62855d62855