The Rover of the Andes: A Tale of Adventure on South America by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Rover of the Andes: A Tale of Adventure on South America
Note Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Rover of the Andes: A Tale of Adventure on South America" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Lawrence Armstrong, a young Englishman journeying through the perilous landscape of the Andes to reclaim his family's sugar mill following his father's death. As he traverses this region, characterized by both natural beauty and imminent danger, he encounters various characters, including Pedro, a resourceful Peruvian guide, and Manuela, a graceful Indian girl, all while facing threats from war and banditry. At the start of the tale, Lawrence mounts a mule and ascends towards the Andes, exhibiting a mixture of clumsiness and determination. He encounters Pedro, who reveals to him that the country is embroiled in conflict between Peru and Chile, an immediate threat to their journey. As they arrive at the ruins of Lawrence's childhood home, now destroyed by war, his emotional turmoil is palpable. The opening chapters also introduce Quashy, a loyal servant from Lawrence’s past, and highlight the friendship that forms between these disparate individuals as they prepare to navigate the treacherous mountains ahead. Themes of adventure, resilience, and the stark realities of war are woven throughout this enthralling narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of South America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Andes -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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