The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean (1858) is a novel written by Scottish juvenile fiction author R. M. Ballantyne at the height of the British Empire. The story relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island, the only survivors of a shipwreck.R. M. Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish juvenile fiction writer.Born Robert Michael Ballantyne in Edinburgh, he was part of a famous family of printers and publishers. At the age of...

R. M. Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish writer of juvenile fiction and wrote over 100 books.[citation needed] He was also an accomplished artist and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. He belonged to a famous family of printers and publishers.

This Halcyon Classics eBook collection contains thirty novels by 19th century juvenile action/adventure fiction writer Robert M. Ballantyne. Volume I of III. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.The Hudson's Bay Company (1848)The Young Fur Traders (1856)The Coral Island (1857)Ungava (1858)Martin Rattler (1858)Handbook to the new Goldfields (1858)The Dog Crusoe and his Master (1860)The Wo...

What starts out as a pleasant family sea voyage takes a nightmarish turn in R.M. Ballantyne's The Pirate City. A prosperous Italian businessman and his sons are captured by a crew of pirates and are forcibly entered into servitude in the vast, roiling den of iniquity known as "Pirate City." They make the best of their horrific ordeal, but will they ever be able to escape and make it back home?

Set sail on a thrilling adventure with "The Battle and the Breeze" by R.M. Ballantyne. Join the crew of a majestic ship as they navigate the treacherous waters of the high seas, facing danger, intrigue, and the ultimate test of courage.But amidst the crashing waves and howling winds, what tales of heroism will unfold?In this gripping maritime tale, R.M. Ballantyne captures the essence of life aboard a ship, where every moment is fraught with peril and every decision could...

In "The Wild Man of the West," R.M. Ballantyne weaves a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the untamed American wilderness during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the adventures of a young man, serving as both an exploration of personal courage and a vivid portrayal of the landscape's wild beauty. Ballantyne's captivating prose is characterized by its rich descriptions and lively dialogue, echoing the romanticism prevalent in Victorian literature while also engaging with ...

"The Ocean and its Wonders" by means of R.M. Ballantyne is a captivating exploration of the sizeable and mysterious international below the waves. As a journey novelist with a penchant for maritime testimonies, Ballantyne takes readers on a compelling adventure thru the wonders of the ocean. The book serves as a comprehensive manual, combining scientific interest with the exhilaration of exploration. Ballantyne delves into the intricacies of marine lifestyles, coral reefs, and the geologic...

Martin Rattler is the story of a mischievous young boy with a good heart. By mistake, he winds up on the ship Firefly with his friend Barney O’Flannagan, headed to the South Seas. Escaping pirates and surviving a shipwreck, the two explore South America in one frolicking adventure after another.

Charlie to the Rescue written by Scottish author R.M. Ballantyne. This book is one of many works by him .Published in 1890. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the origina...

The Gorilla Hunters ( illustrated ) book provides a reader with illustrations to interact with R.M. Ballantyne Adventure novel.The reader can appreciate the novel with striking illustrations.Cover illustration was inspired by artists for added interest the reader to know the end of the story H. Beam Piper novel.Cover illustration produced by the passage, "The book's themes are similar to those of The Coral Island, in which the boys testify to the positive influence ...

This Halcyon Classics eBook collection contains thirty novels by 19th century juvenile action/adventure fiction writer Robert M. Ballantyne. Volume I of III. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.Up in the Clouds (1869)The Cannibal Islands (1869)Lost in the Forest (1869)Digging for Gold (1869)Sunk at Sea (1869)The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands (1870)The Iron Horse (1879)The Norsemen in the West (1872)T...

This Halcyon Classics eBook collection contains thirty novels by 19th century juvenile action/adventure fiction writer Robert M. Ballantyne. Volume III of III. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.The Pirate City (1874)The Thorogood Family (1883)The Young Trawler (1884)Dusty Diamonds, Cut and Polished (1884)Twice Bought (1885)The Island Queen (1885)The Rover of the Andes (1885)The Prairie Chief (1886)The Li...