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_aStables, Gordon, _d1840-1910 |
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_aWild Adventures round the Pole : _bOr, The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-12-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRescues -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMountains -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMutiny -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWhales -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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