The Arctic Crusoe, A Tale Of The Polar Sea: Or Arctic Adventures On The Sea Of Ice (1875)

By Percy Bolingbroke St John

Book Overview

The Arctic Crusoe is a thrilling adventure novel written by Percy Bolingbroke St. John and published in 1875. The story follows the journey of a young sailor named Dick Sands, who finds himself stranded on an ice floe in the Arctic Ocean after his ship is destroyed by a massive iceberg. With no means of communication or rescue, Dick must use his wits and survival skills to stay alive in the harsh polar environment.As he struggles to survive, Dick encounters a variety of challenges and dangers, including hungry polar bears, treacherous ice conditions, and the constant threat of starvation and exposure. Along the way, he befriends a group of Eskimos and learns about their culture and way of life.Despite the many obstacles he faces, Dick remains determined to find a way back to civilization and reunite with his loved ones. His journey takes him across the frozen sea, through treacherous storms and bitter cold, and ultimately leads him to a surprising discovery that will change his life forever.The Arctic Crusoe is a thrilling tale of adventure, survival, and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104783320
• ISBN13: 9781104783327
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"