02398cam a22003493u 4500 23986 UtSlPG 20260610133541.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Hayes, I. I. (Isaac Israel), 1832-1881 Cast Away in the Cold : An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner 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 2007-12-23 E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Cast Away in the Cold" by Dr. Isaac I. Hayes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the voice of Captain John Hardy, an elderly mariner, as he recounts his youthful adventures at sea to a group of enthusiastic children, particularly focusing on the themes of endurance and survival against nature’s harshness. The opening portion introduces the setting of a picturesque village and establishes Captain Hardy as a beloved local figure. Hardy meets the three inquisitive children—William, Fred, and Alice—who are eager for adventure and stories. Their delightful encounter leads to an invitation for the children to hear about Hardy's past experiences, setting the stage for a grand tale of shipwrecks and survival. We learn that Hardy will narrate his dramatic adventures that led him to be "cast away in the cold," igniting the children's imaginations and anticipation for the thrilling stories ahead. The dialogue and vivid descriptions create a whimsical atmosphere, inviting readers to delve into the old man's exciting journey into the arctic realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23986 64988 64988