Among the Esquimaux; or, Adventures under the Arctic Circle by Ellis
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"Among the Esquimaux; or, Adventures under the Arctic Circle" by Edward S. Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of two young friends, Rob Carrol and Fred Warburton, as they embark on a voyage aboard the ship "Nautilus" to the remote Arctic region of York Factory. The narrative explores themes of friendship, courage, and survival in the harsh environment of the Arctic, especially focusing
on the challenges the characters face as they encounter icebergs, storms, and wildlife. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the "Nautilus," its captain, and the two main characters, Rob and Fred, who are excited about their journey to York Factory. As the ship sails through icy waters, they first witness the majestic icebergs and learn about the perils that lie ahead. The opening chapters depict their growing camaraderie, the beautiful yet treacherous Arctic landscape, and foreshadow key challenges, including an alarming situation where they end up stranded on an iceberg, setting the stage for their harrowing adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Among the Esquimaux; or, Adventures under the Arctic Circle |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Explorers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Muskox -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45192 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 413 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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