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"바다코끼리 사냥꾼: 얼음 왕국의 로맨스"는 스코틀랜드 작가 R. M. Ballantyne이 쓴 소설로 1865년에 처음 출판되었다. 이 책은 북극 지역을 배경으로 바다코끼리 무리의 모험을 중심으로 전개된다.


"The Walrus Hunter: A Romance in the Ice Kingdom" is a novel by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne, first published in 1865. The book revolves around the adventures of a herd of walruses in the Arctic region.

요약
이 책은 모험과 행운을 찾아 북극으로 항해를 떠나는 젊은 스코틀랜드 청년 Neil Arnott의 이야기다. 그는 선장 Ellice 선장이 이끄는 경험 많은 해마 사냥꾼 승무원에 합류하게 된다. 차갑고 위험한 바다로 모험을 떠나면서 그들은 북극곰과의 조우, 폭풍, 북극 환경의 혹독한 조건을 포함하여 다양한 도전과 위험에 직면한다.
여정 내내 Neil은 Inuit 사람들과 친해지고 그들의 삶의 방식과 문화에 대해 배우고, 그는 또한 이야기에 로맨스 요소를 추가하는 Oolalik이라는 이누이트 소녀와 긴밀한 관계를 발전시켜 나간다.

Summary
This book tells the story of Neil Arnott, a young Scotsman who sets out on a voyage to the North Pole in search of adventure and fortune. He joins a crew of experienced walrus hunters led by Captain Ellice. Venturing out into the cold and treacherous waters, they face a variety of challenges and dangers, including encounters with polar bears, storms, and the harsh conditions of the arctic environment.
Throughout the journey, Neil becomes acquainted with the Inuit people and learns about their way of life and culture, and he also develops a close relationship with an Inuit girl named Oolalik, who adds an element of romance to the story.

Contents

Chapter I. A Romance of the Ice-World.
Chapter II. Waruskeek.
Chapter III. Peace or War?Which?
Chapter IV. War Prevails.
Chapter V. A Rencontre and Flight.
Chapter VI. A Surprise, a Struggle, and a Capture.
Chapter VII. Flight and Misfortune.
Chapter VIII. In the Hour of Need.
Chapter IX. Trying Moments and Perplexing Doubts.
Chapter X. A Wild Chase and a Bad Failure.
Chapter XI. Encamped on the Islet.
Chapter XII. Home?Sweet Home?and Smoke, etcetera.
Chapter XIII. Doings in Waruskeek.
Chapter XIV. In the Wild-Woods Again.
Chapter XV. Wild Doings of the Fur-Traders and Red Men.
Chapter XVI. Sorrows and Sins, and a Bold Adventure.
Chapter XVII. Nazinred’s Journey over the Arctic Sea.
Chapter XVIII. A Surprise and a Catastrophe.
Chapter XIX. The Eskimos again, and a Great Discovery and Rescue.
Chapter XX. Strange Converse and Discoveries.
Chapter XXI. Kick-Ball and an Important Meeting.
Chapter XXII. Tells of Hunting Extraordinary.
Chapter XXIII. A Bear-Hunt and a Sad End.
Chapter XXIV. The Traders at Work.
Chapter XXV. The Outpost, and Effect of a “Fuddle.”
Chapter XXVI. A Mysterious Journey and a Great Discovery.
Chapter XXVII. Interesting, Amusing, and Astounding Discoveries.
Chapter XXVIII. The Ship Re-visited and Re-explored.
Chapter XXIX. Curiosity and Presumption followed by Catastrophe.
Chapter XXX. A Declaration, an Interruption, and a Great Fight.
Chapter XXXI. An Expedition and a Disappointment.
Chapter XXXII. An Unexpected Meeting.
Chapter XXXIII. The Last.