Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Weldon, Dwight.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers" by Dwight Weldon is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes of bravery and exploration as it introduces young characters facing both challenges and dangers, particularly in a maritime setting. The protagonist, Will Bertram, seems to be a determined and resourceful boy, eager to help his struggling family while also seeking adventure. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Will Bertram and his father, Solomon, a ship carpenter struggling with financial difficulties after losing his son on a whaling voyage. Will, enthusiastic and determined, approaches his father with money he earned by working as a steeple jack to help their family. Despite his father's reluctance to let him work on the sea, Will's curiosity and zest for adventure drive the narrative forward. The story hints at Will's subsequent endeavors, including his bold decision to engage in various escapades to uncover secrets surrounding their family's situation, which adds layers of mystery and tension to the unfolding tale.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers
- Author credits: Weldon, Dwight
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Buildering -- Juvenile fiction
- Building, Ice and snow -- Juvenile fiction
- Child labor -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Dime novels
- Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
- Flagellation -- Juvenile fiction
- Insurance fraud -- Juvenile fiction
- Merchant mariners -- Juvenile fiction
- Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
- Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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