Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 327 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Captain Harvey and the crew of the brig Hope as they embark on an expedition to the Arctic, driven by the desire to discover a supposed ice-free passage near the North Pole. As they venture into the icy wilderness, they encounter various challenges, from being trapped in ice for several years to facing polar bears and learning from the native Esquimaux about survival in the harsh conditions. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the crew's ambitious journey into the Arctic. The account begins with their departure from England, filled with high hopes and the looming dangers that await them. Captain Harvey is depicted as a strong-willed leader entangled in thoughts of leaving loved ones behind, signifying the emotional conflicts faced by the expedition members. As they press forward, the brig becomes icebound, initiating a struggle for survival that includes encounters with scurvy, stark encounters with wildlife, and the crew's dynamic as they attempt to understand and adapt to the life-threatening challenges of the polar terrain. The groundwork for their adventures, camaraderie, and eventual trials in the unforgiving ice is intricately established, promising readers an exploration of human endurance and the allure of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction Polar regions -- Juvenile fiction Explorers -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 184299 2025-08-10T03:52:35.745183 text/html 182519 2007-11-15T15:06:48 text/html 154246 2025-08-10T03:52:42.400168 application/epub+zip 155930 2025-08-10T03:52:39.171180 application/epub+zip 135398 2025-08-10T03:52:37.893197 application/epub+zip 322099 2025-08-10T03:52:44.805136 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313625 2025-08-10T03:52:41.544167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236612 2022-09-11T05:46:45.400007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174599 2025-08-10T03:52:35.377215 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 174424 2007-11-15T15:06:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19985 2025-08-10T03:52:44.957141 application/rdf+xml 17132 2025-08-10T03:52:38.394164 image/jpeg 3749 2025-08-10T03:52:38.142160 image/jpeg 65697 2007-11-15T15:06:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 66924 2007-11-15T15:06:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 152065 2025-08-10T03:52:35.761188 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia