Deep Sea Hunters in the Frozen Seas by A. Hyatt Verrill
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"Deep Sea Hunters in the Frozen Seas" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two adventurous boys, Jim and Tom, who, eager for excitement, become embroiled in an Arctic whaling expedition on an old schooner named the Narwhal, alongside seasoned sailors including the colorful Cap’n Pem and Mike. Their journey promises thrilling encounters with wildlife and perilous adventures in the frozen seas.
The opening of the story introduces us to Cap’n Pem and his friend Mike, two old mariners, at a wharf, discussing the fate of the derelict schooner Narwhal as she is brought in by a tugboat. The old sailors banter and argue, establishing their camaraderie and colorful personalities. Soon, two boys from their past adventures, Jim and Tom, learn about the schooner’s planned Arctic cruise and express a desire to join, leading to discussions about their parents' concerns regarding safety and the old crew. As the plot unfolds, the boys' determination and cleverness result in their ownership of the Narwhal, setting the stage for their upcoming adventure filled with challenges and the excitement of Arctic whaling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23003442 |
| Title | Deep Sea Hunters in the Frozen Seas |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell 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: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Whaling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sealing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Walrus hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60270 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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