Publisher's Synopsis
""The Giant of the North"" is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Dick Varley, who sets out on a journey to the Arctic in search of his missing father. Along the way, Dick encounters a variety of challenges and dangers, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, and encounters with wild animals. He also meets a group of Inuit people, who help him in his quest. As he continues his journey, Dick discovers that his father has been taken captive by a group of Russian explorers, who are searching for a legendary giant creature that is said to inhabit the region. With the help of his new friends, Dick sets out to rescue his father and uncover the truth about the mysterious giant of the north. The book is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the harsh and unforgiving world of the Arctic.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.
