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Title: The Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Arctic wilderness, focusing on the interactions between a tribe of Eskimos and a tribe of Red Indians, exploring themes of animosity, friendship, and cooperation among these two cultures. The main character, Cheenbuk, a young Eskimo, grapples with challenges from both the harsh Arctic environment and the tensions with the Indian tribe. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Greygoose River, where we meet Cheenbuk as he embarks on a hunt for a white whale. His encounter with a Dogrib Indian leads to an unexpected confrontation, but rather than violence, they reach a moment of understanding and friendship, sharing food and conversation. This initial meeting highlights the cultural differences and mutual respect between the two characters, setting the stage for a story rich with themes of peace, conflict, and the complexities of cross-cultural relationships in a time of both danger and survival. Cheenbuk’s journey will further delve into his internal struggles regarding war and peace, making this tale both an adventure and a thoughtful examination of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21709
Published: Jun 6, 2007
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Arctic wilderness, focusing on the interactions between a tribe of Eskimos and a tribe of Red Indians, exploring themes of animosity, friendship, and cooperation among these two cultures. The main character, Cheenbuk, a young Eskimo, grapples with challenges from both the harsh Arctic environment and the tensions with the Indian tribe. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Greygoose River, where we meet Cheenbuk as he embarks on a hunt for a white whale. His encounter with a Dogrib Indian leads to an unexpected confrontation, but rather than violence, they reach a moment of understanding and friendship, sharing food and conversation. This initial meeting highlights the cultural differences and mutual respect between the two characters, setting the stage for a story rich with themes of peace, conflict, and the complexities of cross-cultural relationships in a time of both danger and survival. Cheenbuk’s journey will further delve into his internal struggles regarding war and peace, making this tale both an adventure and a thoughtful examination of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21709
Published: Jun 6, 2007
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.