| Author |
Young, Egerton Ryerson, 1840-1909 |
| Illustrator |
Laughlin, J. E. |
| Title |
Winter Adventures of Three Boys in the Great Lone Land
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| Note |
A sequel to the author's "Three boys in the wild north land."
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Winter Adventures of Three Boys in the Great Lone Land" by Egerton R. Young is an adventurous children's story set in the late 19th century. The book follows three boys—Frank, Alec, and Sam—who have traveled from Great Britain to experience life in the wild, wintry landscapes of Northern Canada. They are welcomed into the home of Mr. Ross, a retired Hudson Bay Company official, and together they embark on thrilling winter activities and adventures involving dogs and outdoor sports. At the start of the narrative, the boys are excitedly planning their winter sports as the first snowstorm blankets the landscape. They have just returned from a summer filled with adventure and are eager to explore their new winter surroundings. The initial chapter describes their cozy abode, the delightful transformation that winter brings, and their anticipation for future exploits. As they prepare for their upcoming adventures, they express their excitement about various winter activities and the arrival of the dogs, which will play a significant role in their upcoming winter escapades. The atmosphere is infused with a sense of camaraderie and childlike wonder as they adapt to their new life in the Great Lone Land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21246 |
| Release Date |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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