Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 9359393088 |
ISBN-13 | 9789359393087 |
No of pages | 127 |
Book Publisher | i-Read Publications |
Published Date | 01 Jul 2023 |
R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855).
Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833.
The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders.
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Wrecked But Not Ruined is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Martin who is shipwrecked on a deserted island. Despite the challenges he faces, Jack is determined to survive and find a way off the island.Throughout the book, Jack encounters various obstacles, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous animals, and the struggle to find food and water.
However, he remains resilient and resourceful, using his survival skills to overcome each challenge.As he spends more time on the island, Jack begins to reflect on his life before the shipwreck and the mistakes he has made. He realizes that his experience on the island has taught him valuable lessons about the importance of perseverance and self-reliance.Wrecked But Not Ruined is a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery that will leave readers inspired and entertained. With vivid descriptions and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys adventure and exploration.
While this state of mind was strong upon him they reached a turn in the path that brought the wreck into view and revealed the fact that a boat lay on the beach, from which three men had just landed. Two of these remained by the boat, while the third advanced towards the woods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.