Project Gutenberg 2018-03-07 Public domain in the USA. 176 Adolph, Anna 1841 1917 Eddy, Ann Elizabeth Arqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arqtiq Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, MFR, C. H. Williamson, Duke University, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Arqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North Pole" by Anna Adolph is a whimsical fictional exploration written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a group of adventurous Californians led by a curious protagonist who dreams of journeying to the North Pole in a fantastical vehicle that is part coach, part ship, and part balloon. As they embark on their journey, the story delves into their imaginative discussions and the wonders they encounter along the way, making it an engaging read for those interested in tales of exploration and adventure. At the start of the story, the narrator expresses a strong desire to explore the Arctic in an invented vehicle designed for diverse terrains—land, water, and air. Alongside loved ones, including her husband, an elderly father, and a playful little girl named Mae, they set out on a journey filled with humor, camaraderie, and a sense of wonder as they travel through California and beyond. The opening portion captures their anticipation and excitement as they navigate various landscapes while pondering the mysteries of the North Pole, showcasing a blend of imaginative dialogue and vivid descriptions of their surroundings. Their adventure promises a blend of fantasy, exploration, and engaging character dynamics as they pursue knowledge and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Feminist fiction Adventure stories Utopian fiction North Pole -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 193814 2025-07-22T13:22:50.766944 text/html 190829 2018-03-06T20:01:34 text/html 269002 2025-07-22T13:22:54.382912 application/epub+zip 268439 2025-07-22T13:22:51.461934 application/epub+zip 144606 2025-07-22T13:22:51.119923 application/epub+zip 328133 2025-07-22T13:22:56.707934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314787 2025-07-22T13:22:54.041910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195611 2022-08-25T14:00:00.577404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170114 2025-07-22T13:22:50.191948 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170238 2018-03-06T20:01:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19808 2025-07-22T13:22:56.839885 application/rdf+xml 21214 2025-07-22T13:22:51.187922 image/jpeg 3117 2025-07-22T13:22:51.153930 image/jpeg 68916 2018-03-06T20:01:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 249038 2018-03-06T20:01:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 251762 2025-07-22T13:22:50.798935 application/octet-stream application/zip 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