The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole
The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole

Author: R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-07-14

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781722658618

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The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne Introduces our Hero and his Kindred. The Giant was an Eskimo of the Arctic regions. At the beginning of his career he was known among his kindred by the name of Skreekinbroot, or the howler, because he howled oftener and more furiously than any infant that had ever been born in Arctic land. His proper name, however, was Chingatok, though his familiars still ventured occasionally to style him Skreekinbroot. Now it must not be supposed that our giant was one of those ridiculous myths of the nursery, with monstrous heads and savage hearts, who live on human flesh, and finally receive their deserts at the hands of famous giant-killing Jacks. No! Chingatok was a real man of moderate size-not more than seven feet two in his sealskin boots-with a lithe, handsome figure, immense chest and shoulders, a gentle disposition, and a fine, though flattish countenance, which was sometimes grave with thought, at other times rippling with fun. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole :by R. M. Ballantyne
The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole :by R. M. Ballantyne

Author: R Ballantyne

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13:

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This is the tale of a giant Eskimo, Screekinbroot, also called Chingatok. Journey with our young heroes into the frozen tundra and icy waters of the North Pole regions for encounters with Eskimo peoples and to learn about their life and what it is like when the Kabiunets comes to the Arctic. Captain Vane, his son Benjamin, and his two nephews Leo and Alf come in search of the North Pole. When their ship, The White Bear, gets stuck in the ice, the party of mariners face icy adventures and, in the end, discover the North Pole. (This was written before the Pole had been discovered.) There they find an old man whose ancestor was John MackIntosh, one of the sailors of Captain Henry Hudson, who had journeyed to the north pole, married, and had children, one of whom was this old man.

The Bookseller
The Bookseller

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Publisher:

Published: 1883

Total Pages: 1638

ISBN-13:

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The Social Dimensions of Fiction
The Social Dimensions of Fiction

Author: Steven Tötösy de Zepetnek

Publisher: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 3663139093

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This work is a comparative study of nineteenth-century English-Canadian and French Canadian novel prefaces, a previously unexplored literary topic. As a study in Comparative Literature - with the application of a specific literary framework and methodology - the study conforms to theoretical and methodological postulates formulated in and prescribed by this framework when applied. This a priori postulate necessitates that the research on and the presentation of the Canadian novel preface be carried out in a specific manner, as follows. First, the study will establish the hypothesis that the preface to nineteenth-century English-Canadian and French-Canadian novels is a genre in its own right. This hypothesis will rest on the following: 1) a taxonomical survey of related terms meaning "preface"; 2) a survey of secondary Iiterature of works dealing with the preface; 3) a discussion of the theoretical framework and methodology of the Empirical Theory of Literature and its appropriateness for the study of the preface; and 4) a discussion of the process of the compilation of the corpus of nineteenth-century Canadian novel prefaces (Chapter one). In a second step, the theoretical postulate outlined in the hypothesis will be put into practice by the development and production of a preface typology (Chapter two). In a third step, further tenets of the Empirical Theory of Literature will be tested on the corpus of the prefaces (Chapter three). In a fourth step, the prefaces will be analysed following the tenets formulated in and prescribed by the systemic framework applied (Chapter four).

Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata
Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata

Author: R. M. Ballantyne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13:

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In 'Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are taken on an exciting adventure filled with danger, suspense, and personal reflection. The novel follows the story of a man named Jack, who finds himself stranded on a volcanic island after a shipwreck. As he navigates the challenges of survival, readers are immersed in Ballantyne's descriptive writing style that brings the setting to life. Set in the 19th century, the book explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Ballantyne's attention to detail and vivid imagery make this novel a captivating read for anyone interested in adventure literature. R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author known for his adventure stories, drew inspiration for 'Blown to Bits' from his own experiences as a sailor. His firsthand knowledge of the sea and survival at sea adds authenticity to the narrative, making it a compelling and realistic read. Ballantyne's storytelling skill and character development make him a noteworthy figure in the genre of adventure fiction. I highly recommend 'Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata' to readers who enjoy classic adventure tales with elements of suspense, survival, and self-discovery. Ballantyne's thrilling narrative and well-developed characters will keep readers engaged from the first page to the last.