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"북극의 거인: 극지방의 포킹"은 청소년 소설로 유명한 스코틀랜드 작가 R. M. Ballantyne이 쓴 모험 소설로 이 책은 1872년에 처음 출판되었으며 Godfrey Melville이라는 청년의 이야기이다.
"The Giant of the North"는 탐험, 생존 및 발견의 요소를 결합하고 있다. 그것은 독자들에게 19세기 동안의 북극 탐험에 대한 흥미롭고 상세한 설면 그리고 Ballantyne의 생생한 설명과 세부 사항에 대한 관심은 북극 환경의 가혹하고 용서할 수 없는 특성을 보여준다.


"The Arctic Giant: Poking in the Poles" is an adventure novel written by R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author known for his youth fiction. The book was first published in 1872 and tells the story of a young man named Godfrey Melville.
"The Giant of the North" combines elements of exploration, survival and discovery. It gives the reader an intriguing and detailed account of arctic exploration during the 19th century, and Ballantyne's vivid descriptions and attention to detail reveal the harsh and unforgiving nature of the arctic environment.

요약
이야기는 북극을 찾기 위해 북극 탐험에 합류하는 Godfrey의 모험을 중심으로 전개된다. 동료 탐험가 그룹과 함께 Godfrey는 얼음 광야를 탐색하면서 수많은 도전과 위험에 직면하게 되고, 그룹은 혹독한 기상 조건, 위험한 지형, 북극곰 및 기타 북극 야생 동물들을 만나게 된다.
소설 전반에 걸쳐 Godfrey Melville과 그의 동료들은 배를 잃고 적대적인 이누이트 부족과의 조우, 자연의 힘과의 투쟁 등 다양한 시련에 직면하게 된다. 이 이야기는 역경에 직면한 인내, 용기, 인간 정신의 승리라는 주제를 강조하고 있다.

Summary
The story revolves around the adventures of Godfrey, who joins an Arctic expedition to find the North Pole. Along with a group of fellow explorers, Godfrey will face numerous challenges and dangers as they navigate the icy wilderness. The group will encounter harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, polar bears and other arctic wildlife.
Throughout the novel, Godfrey Melville and his companions face various trials, including the loss of a ship, encounters with hostile Inuit tribes, and struggles with the forces of nature. The story emphasizes the themes of perseverance, courage and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

CONTENTS

Chapter I. Introduces our Hero and his Kindred.
Chapter II. Unexpected Meetings, Alarms, and Confidences.
Chapter III. Shows how the Eskimos were Entertained by the White Men.
Chapter IV. A Catastrophe and a Bold Decision.
Chapter V. Left to their Fate.
Chapter VI. Future Plans Discussed and Decided.
Chapter VII. Difficulties Encountered and Faced.
Chapter VIII. Difficulties and Dangers increase, and the Captain expounds his Views.
Chapter IX. The Captain makes a Stupendous Effort. Disappointments and Discoveries.
Chapter X. A Sketcher in Imminent Danger. Difficulties increase, and are overcome as usual.
Chapter XI. Another Island discovered?
Chapter XII. The Open Polar Basin at last! Alf washes himself in it.
Chapter XIII. A Gale and a Narrow Escape.
Chapter XIV. Records a Wonderful Apparition but a Furious Night.
Chapter XV. Discourses of Deep Things.
Chapter XVI. Arrival in Poloeland.
Chapter XVII. The Effect of Persuasion on Diverse Characters.
Chapter XVIII. The Captain electrifies as well as surprises his New Friends.
Chapter XIX. A Shooting Trip to Paradise Isle, and further Display of the Captain’s Contrivances.
Chapter XX. Benjy’s Enjoyments Interrupted, and Poloeland Overwhelmed with a Catastrophe.
Chapter XXI. Fate of the Lost Ones.
Chapter XXII. A Fight in Defence of Woman, And Rifle-Shooting Extraordinary.
Chapter XXIII. Leo visits Flatland and sees as well as hears much to interest him there.
Chapter XXIV. A Glorious Region Contemplated, and a Glorious Chase Planned.
Chapter XXV. In which a Great Hunt is Described, a War Expedition Frustrated, and a Hero Ennobled.
Chapter XXVI. Tells of a Warlike Expedition and its Happy Termination.
Chapter XXVII. The Great Discovery.
Chapter XXVIII. Tells, among other Things, of a Notable Discovery.
Chapter XXIX. A Runaway Journey and a Tremendous Experiment.
Chapter XXX. Leo in Danger next! A Novel Mode of Rescue.
Chapter XXXI. The Last.