Wild Adventures round the Pole Or, The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon"

** "Wild Adventures Round the Pole" by Gordon Stables is an adventure story that follows Ralph Leigh, Captain McBain, and Rory Elphinston on an exciting trip to the North Pole aboard the "Arrandoon". The book opens in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, where Ralph and Captain McBain are building their ship. As they prepare to set sail, the reader learns about the strong bonds between them and their crew. Ralph's home life in the Highlands, where he spends time with a widow and her daughter, Jeannie, shows his adventurous spirit and his desire to connect with others, suggesting that the story is about exploration, friendship, and the wonders and risks of nature. **