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Title: The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Allan McGregor of Arrandoon, a Highland laird who dreams of regaining his family's former glory and riches as he embarks on an adventurous journey. With a whimsical spirit and a loyal hound named Bran at his side, Allan sets his sights on a future filled with hope and exploration, engaging in various escapades alongside his English friends Ralph and Rory. The opening of the tale introduces Allan McGregor on a bleak winter eve, contemplating his family’s fallen fortunes from a mountain hillside overlooking their ancestral castle. He reflects on his desire to make something of himself and restore pride to his family's name. After a brief hunting expedition with Bran, he rushes home to prepare for the arrival of his friends Ralph and Rory. As he approaches the castle, he shares his thoughts about his ambitious dreams with his dog, setting the stage for the camaraderie and adventures that will soon unfold among friends determined to explore uncharted territories, all while continuing to navigate the complexities of their personal and familial legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910
EBook No.: 38276
Published: Dec 11, 2011
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Allan McGregor of Arrandoon, a Highland laird who dreams of regaining his family's former glory and riches as he embarks on an adventurous journey. With a whimsical spirit and a loyal hound named Bran at his side, Allan sets his sights on a future filled with hope and exploration, engaging in various escapades alongside his English friends Ralph and Rory. The opening of the tale introduces Allan McGregor on a bleak winter eve, contemplating his family’s fallen fortunes from a mountain hillside overlooking their ancestral castle. He reflects on his desire to make something of himself and restore pride to his family's name. After a brief hunting expedition with Bran, he rushes home to prepare for the arrival of his friends Ralph and Rory. As he approaches the castle, he shares his thoughts about his ambitious dreams with his dog, setting the stage for the camaraderie and adventures that will soon unfold among friends determined to explore uncharted territories, all while continuing to navigate the complexities of their personal and familial legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910
EBook No.: 38276
Published: Dec 11, 2011
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.