David goes to Greenland by David Binney Putnam
"David Goes to Greenland" by David Binney Putnam is a narrative travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book follows the young protagonist, David, as he embarks on an adventurous expedition to Greenland with a team led by Captain Bob Bartlett, an experienced Arctic navigator. The work aims to document David's experiences in a remote part of the world while engaging in scientific endeavors, such as a quest to collect specimens
for a museum. At the start of the narrative, David is excitedly preparing for the Greenland trip, reflecting on his previous adventures and the thrill of exploration. The opening captures the anticipation and preparations involved as David and a diverse crew, including friends and experienced sailors, set sail from New York. It introduces both the challenges of sailing and the unique opportunities for learning and adventure that await them in the Arctic, setting the stage for a captivating tale of exploration, camaraderie, and encounters with nature and indigenous cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Putnam, David Binney, 1913-1992 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Bartlett, Bob, 1875-1946 |
| Illustrator | Kakutia |
| Title | David goes to Greenland |
| Original Publication | New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Greenland -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75370 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 296 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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