Ten R.M.Ballantyne Adventure Stories, Including (Complete and Unabridged) - Ballantyne, R. M.
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R.M.Ballantyne is possibly the greatest writer of children's adventure stories. He is most famous for his work "The Coral Island", but wrote more than a hundred stories. Because of a mistake he made in The Coral Island, in which he gave an incorrect thickness of coconut shells, he subsequently travelled all over the world to gain ensure his stories were accurate and carefully researched. For example, he served for as a London fireman while researching "Fighting the Flames" and for "Deep Down" he spent time with the tin miners of Cornwall. In this Collection, ten of his best known and loved…mehr

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R.M.Ballantyne is possibly the greatest writer of children's adventure stories. He is most famous for his work "The Coral Island", but wrote more than a hundred stories. Because of a mistake he made in The Coral Island, in which he gave an incorrect thickness of coconut shells, he subsequently travelled all over the world to gain ensure his stories were accurate and carefully researched. For example, he served for as a London fireman while researching "Fighting the Flames" and for "Deep Down" he spent time with the tin miners of Cornwall. In this Collection, ten of his best known and loved stories are included, complete and unabridged. They are: Hudson Bay, The Coral Island (illustrated), The Dog Crusoe and his Master, Away in the Wilderness, Fast in the Ice, The Lifeboat, Post Haste, My Doggie and I, The Madman and the Pirate and The Pirate City
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R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish author known for his adventure novels, particularly for young readers. Ballantyne's literary career took off with his first major work, ""Coral Island"" (1858), which became a classic of children's literature, telling the story of shipwrecked boys on a deserted island. His writing often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, appealing to the Victorian fascination with exploration and the natural world. Throughout his career, he published over 100 books, including titles like ""The Gorilla Hunters."" Ballantyne's works, including ""Up in the Clouds,"" often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with exploration. His ability to transport readers into fantastical worlds remains influential today. Ballantyne's stories not only entertained but also instilled values of courage, friendship, and resilience in young readers. His vivid depictions of adventure continue to inspire generations, ensuring his place in the canon of children's literature.