Dick Kent In The Far North

Dick Kent In The Far North

Milton Richards

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354845871
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A brisk, brave invitation to a harsher world. Dick Kent In The Far North opens a doorway to a vanished era of daring, where a youngster learns to read the weather in wind and ice as surely as in a map.Milton Richards’ juvenile adventure narrative, framed in early twentieth century prose, follows young Dick Kent through arctic trials and remote wilderness escapades. The book blends fast-paced survival challenges with quiet moments of character and conscience, offering a clear tale of courage, ingenuity, and companionship in a polar north locale. Its themes of perseverance, resourcefulness, and the growth of responsibility sit beside vivid depictions of icebound landscapes and the stubborn rhythm of exploration, inviting both casual readers and careful, classic-literature collectors into a timeless adventure.Historically, the work sits within the canon of gutenberg polar classics, a window into early American adventure from a distinctly nostalgic perspective. It matters not only as a story, but as a piece of literary history that helped shape juvenile adventure fiction for generations of readers.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it has been restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, it’s a thoughtful addition to any classroom reading bundle or personal library, suitable for for young readers and enthusiasts of classic prose alike.

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