In the great white land : a tale of the Antarctic Ocean by Gordon Stables

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Author Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910
Illustrator Walton, J. Ambrose, 1874-
Title In the great white land : a tale of the Antarctic Ocean
Original Publication London: Blackie and Son ltd., 1925.
Credits Al Haines, Chuck Greif, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "In the Great White Land: A Tale of the Antarctic Ocean" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Captain Mayne Brace and his two cousins, Charlie and Walt, as they embark on an expedition aboard the barque "Walrus" into the frozen Arctic regions. It explores themes of adventure, survival, and the beauty of the polar landscapes as they encounter challenges posed by the harsh environment and interactions with native tribes. The opening of the book establishes the desolate yet beautiful Northern Arctic setting, where the sun finally makes its long-awaited appearance after months of darkness. Captain Brace is introduced as a jovial and capable leader, closely accompanied by two spirited boys eager for adventure. Their initial excitement about witnessing the sun's return is tinged with the uncertain prospects of their journey, as they prepare for potential conflict with wandering native tribes. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at developing friendships, struggles, and the spirit of exploration that will define their journey into the unknown realms of the Arctic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Antarctica -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 72061
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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