The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) (1825–1894).
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"The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Chingatok, a giant Eskimo with a spirited disposition, who embarks on an adventurous journey to discover the wonders of the southern lands, inspired by tales of white men, or Kablunets, and their lives. Alongside Chingatok, several characters, including family members and fellow tribesmen, join him, setting the stage for an exploration rich in discovery and cultural encounters. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Chingatok, known for his immense size and personality, who, after hearing stories of southern tribes, feels compelled to venture beyond the horizon to seek knowledge and adventure. The opening chapters detail his early life, the support of his mother, Toolooha, and the dynamics with other characters, such as Eemerk, who feels envious of Chingatok's stature and renown. The initial chapters set forth the groundwork for an exploration that intertwines mythic elements, the quest for adventure, and an inquiry into the unknown, ultimately hinting at Chingatok's aspirations to achieve the extraordinary by traveling south to meet the white men he has heard so much about.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole
- Author credits: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) (1825–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Discoveries in geography -- Juvenile fiction
- Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
- Explorers -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Polar regions -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Sea stories
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Children's Fiction
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