TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ballantyne,R.M.
TI  - The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Sea stories
KW  - Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Explorers -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Discoveries in geography -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Polar regions -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2007-06-07; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Chingatok, a giant Eskimo with a spirited disposition, who embarks on an adventurous journey to discover the wonders of the southern lands, inspired by tales of white men, or Kablunets, and their lives. Alongside Chingatok, several characters, including family members and fellow tribesmen, join him, setting the stage for an exploration rich in discovery and cultural encounters.  At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Chingatok, known for his immense size and personality, who, after hearing stories of southern tribes, feels compelled to venture beyond the horizon to seek knowledge and adventure. The opening chapters detail his early life, the support of his mother, Toolooha, and the dynamics with other characters, such as Eemerk, who feels envious of Chingatok's stature and renown. The initial chapters set forth the groundwork for an exploration that intertwines mythic elements, the quest for adventure, and an inquiry into the unknown, ultimately hinting at Chingatok's aspirations to achieve the extraordinary by traveling south to meet the white men he has heard so much about. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21733
ER  -