02818cam a22004333u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500950014526400510024030000470029133600260033833700260036433800360039050000310042650800470045752013430050453400450184765300400189265300520193265300220198465300350200665300320204165300440207365300390211765300400215665300320219665300340222865300310226265300310229385600430232499900170236738296UtSlPG20260610133855.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aStables, Gordon,d1840-191010aWild Adventures round the Pole :bOr, The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-13  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Wild Adventures Round the Pole" by Gordon Stables is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the journey of Ralph Leigh and his companions, Captain McBain and Rory Elphinston, as they embark on an expedition aboard the steam yacht "Arrandoon." Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands and the mysterious North Pole, the book likely explores themes of exploration, camaraderie, and the beauty and dangers of nature.  The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the picturesque scenery of Scotland, where two rivers, the Clyde and the Tweed, embark on their journeys. We meet Ralph, a young Englishman, and Captain McBain, who have a history of adventures together. As they oversee the building of the ship destined for the North Pole, we see their connections with the local workers and the camaraderie that exists among the crew, setting the stage for the thrilling escapades yet to come. Ralph's Highland home and delightful interactions with a kind widow and her daughter, Jeannie, add layers to his character, hinting at his adventurous spirit and longing for connection. The scene is painted with vivid descriptions of nature, the joy of creation, and the anticipation of the adventures that await as the crew prepares to set sail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure stories  aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction  aSailing -- Juvenile fiction  aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction  aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction  aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction  aRescues -- Juvenile fiction  aMountains -- Juvenile fiction  aMutiny -- Juvenile fiction  aWhales -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38296  c79135d79135