<영어로 읽는 고전 _ R.M. 발렌타인의 웅가바>
"웅가바"는 스코틀랜드 작가이자 모험 소설가인 R. M. 발렌타인이 쓴 소설로, 이 책은 1858년에 처음 출판되었으며 캐나다의 북극 지역을 배경으로 한다. Ballantyne의 초기 작품 중 하나이며 종종 북극 모험 문학의 고전으로 간주된다.
소설 전체에서 Ballantyne은 북극 풍경의 아름다움과 잔인함을 묘사하는 동시에 역경에 직면한 생존, 용기, 인내라는 주제를 탐구한다. 이 책은 극한 상황에서 인간 정신의 회복력과 탐험에 대한 생생하고 매력적인 이야기를 독자들에게 제공해 준다.


"Ungava" is a novel written by Scottish writer and adventure novelist R. M. Valentine, first published in 1858 and set in the Canadian Arctic region. It is one of Ballantyne's earliest works and is often regarded as a classic of arctic adventure literature.
Throughout the novel, Ballantyne explores themes of survival, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity while depicting the beauty and brutality of the Arctic landscape. This book provides readers with a vivid and engaging story of the resilience and exploration of the human spirit in extreme circumstances.

요약
이야기는 캐나다 북부에 있는 외딴 웅가바(Ungava)의 거친 땅을 탐험하기 위해 원정을 떠난 젊은 스코틀랜드인 주인공 휴이 존스톤(Hughie Johnstone)의 모험을 중심으로 전개된다. Hughie와 그의 동료들은 이 황량하고 얼어붙은 황야를 여행하면서 원주민, 야생 동물, 가혹한 자연 환경과의 만남을 포함하여 수많은 도전과 위험에 직면하게 되는데…

Summary
The story revolves around the adventures of Hughie Johnstone, a young Scotsman who goes on an expedition to explore the wild lands of Ungava in northern Canada. As Hughie and his colleagues travel through this desolate, frozen wilderness, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including encounters with native peoples, wild animals and harsh natural environments...

Contents

Chapter I. The forest, and the leaders of the folorn-hope?
Chapter II. Headquarters?The men?Disputation and uncertainty?
Chapter III. Shows how Stanley deigned to consult with womankind?
Chapter IV. Explanatory, but not dry!
Chapter V. Ice looks unpropitious?The start?
Chapter VI. Character partially developed?Ducks for supper?
Chapter VII. Shows how the party made themselves at home in the bush?
Chapter VIII. Bryan’s adventure with a polar bear, etcetera.
Chapter IX. A storm brewing?It bursts, and produces consequences?
Chapter X. The sand-bank?Dismal prospects?
Chapter XI. Start afresh?Superstitious notions?The whirlpool?
Chapter XII. A new scene?The Esquimau?Deer-slaying?Enemies in the bush.
Chapter XIII. Savage love?A wife purchased?The attack?
Chapter XIV. The pursuit?Seal-spearing?The giant’s despair.
Chapter XV. End of the voyage?Plans and prospects?Exploring parties sent out.
Chapter XVI. Resources of the country begin to develop?
Chapter XVII. Successes and encouragement?Bryan lost and found.
Chapter XVIII. Outpost-building?Fort Chimo?An unexpected arrival, which causes much joy.
Chapter XIX. Bustle and business?A great feast,
Chapter XX. Winter approaches?Esquimaux arrive?Effect of a word?
Chapter XXI. Silent conversation?Raw food?Female tails?
Chapter XXII. Maximus?Deer spearing?A surprisingly bad shot?Character of the natives.
Chapter XXIII. More arrivals?Honesty?Indians come upon the scene?
ChapterXXIV. Effect of snow on the feelings, not to mention the landscape?A wonderful dome of ice.
Chapter XXV. Buried alive?But not killed?The giant in the snow-storm.
Chapter XXVI. An excursion?Igloo building, and fishing under the ice?
Chapter XXVII. Frank Morton gets into difficulties.
Chapter XXVIII. Edith becomes a heroine indeed.
Chapter XXIX. A dark cloud of sorrow envelops Fort Chimo.
Chapter XXX. An old friend amid new friends and novelties?
Chapter XXXI. Another desperate battle, and a decided victory?
Chapter XXXII. Edith waxes melancholy, but her sadness is suddenly turned into joy;
Chapter XXXIII. The clouds are broken,
Chapter XXXIV. Rough and tumble?A polar bear made useful?
Chapter XXXV. A stirring period in the life of Maximus.
Chapter XXXVI. Happy meetings and joyous feastings?