Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers by Dwight Weldon
QR code
"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Weldon, Dwight |
|---|---|
| Title | Under the Polar Star; or, The Young Explorers |
| Credits |
Produced by Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Trapping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Whaling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Child labor -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stowaways -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Buildering -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Building, Ice and snow -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Flagellation -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Insurance fraud -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Merchant mariners -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63549 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63549-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 212 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!