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Stables, Gordon
1840
1910
Stables, William Gordon
Stables, W. Gordon (William Gordon)
Gordon-Stables, W.
Walton, J. Ambrose
1874
Walton, Ambrose de
Walton, John Ambrose de
In the great white land : $b a tale of the Antarctic Ocean
$aLondon :$bBlackie and Son ltd., $c1925.
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"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.)
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Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sea stories
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Antarctica -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Novels
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