The Ice Queen

Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 251K words
Chapters: 26

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Ice Queen by Ernest IngersollAuthor: Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Mar 20, 2012

Editor's review

The Ice Queen is an English work by Ernest Ingersoll (1852–1946), released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook and classified under juvenile literature. Ingersoll was known for nature writing and popular natural history, a background that often gives the book close observation of landscape and environment alongside its narrative, making it both a story and an informative read. As a public-domain ebook, its value lies in being freely available and easy to search and print, suiting it as English reading material or a supplementary text for the study of children's literature. Note that it is an English original without Chinese notes, and the available data provides no full plot summary, so readers should not approach it with fixed expectations about the story's direction. It is better suited to light extensive reading in English, as a sample of older juvenile fiction, or as further browsing for lovers of nature writing; those expecting a tightly plotted modern fantasy may be disappointed. Watch for its nature descriptions and period vocabulary.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate English learners who want public-domain English reading for extensive practice
Readers studying late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century juvenile literature
English readers interested in natural history and nature writing
Primary and secondary school teachers who need short English materials for classroom supplements

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting modern fantasy or fairy-tale adaptations with strong plots
Beginners whose English is not yet proficient and who need Chinese notes
Researchers seeking a complete introduction and biographical study of the author

Reading tips

First browse the table of contents and opening chapters to judge narrative pace and language difficulty, then decide whether to read closely or extensively.
Keep pen and paper to mark unfamiliar words and old-fashioned expressions, and organize them after reading as English vocabulary practice.
Pay attention to passages describing natural scenery and environment, and read them alongside Ingersoll's other nature writing.
For classroom use, select one or two chapters for reading aloud and discussion; there is no need to read the whole book.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What English level is this book suitable for?

The original is in English with period language and is generally suitable for extensive reading by intermediate readers. Readers with weaker English will frequently encounter unfamiliar words and old-fashioned syntax; it is advisable to use a dictionary or start with selected passages.

Is it a fairy tale or a novel?

The information only classifies it as juvenile literature and provides no detailed plot description, so the specific genre and length cannot be confirmed. Readers can browse the opening chapters to judge the narrative mode and should not assume it is a particular type of fairy tale or long novel.

Who was the author, Ingersoll?

According to public-domain information, Ernest Ingersoll lived from 1852 to 1946 and was an American writer and natural history writer. His writing is mostly related to nature observation and popular science; the specific background of this book is not detailed in the information, and readers should not over-infer.

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Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946 Author

Ernest Ingersoll (1852–1946) was a prolific author chiefly known for his writings on natural history and popular science. The library holds eight of his works, spanning bird legend and folklore, general zoology, the ocean, travel accounts of Alaska and the Rocky Mountains, and a mining novel, showing that he was capable both of careful popular science and of blending travel observation with narrative. His prose is clear and readable, valuing field observation and the spread of knowledge, and addressed to general readers rather than specialists. Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore and The Book of the Ocean reflect his tendency to combine natural knowledge with humanistic anecdote, while his travel books carry a distinct air of period exploration. Because public information is limited, biographical details remain unavailable; readers may appreciate his style and his place in the tradition of nature writing through these works.