R. M. Ballantyne - Libros y biografía

R. M. Ballantyne is best known for his westerns. As a young boy Ballantyne spent few years on American continent learning the local customs, trading for fur with Native Americans, sleighing and canoeing...

In 'Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are taken on a thrilling literary adventure through the skies via hot air balloons. The book not only provides a detailed account of...

In R. M. Ballantyne's timeless classic 'The Coral Island', readers are taken on an adventurous journey to a tropical paradise where three boys find themselves stranded after a shipwreck. The book is written...

In 'The Greatest Action Books - Ballantyne Edition', R. M. Ballantyne showcases his talent for crafting exhilarating adventure stories filled with action, suspense, and vivid imagery. With a dynamic writing...

The Works of R. M. Ballantyne: Western Novels, Sea Tales, Historical Thrillers & Children's Books is a comprehensive collection that showcases the diverse talents of the author. Ballantyne's literary...

The Essential Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a collection of adventurous tales written in a captivating and engaging style that transports readers to exotic locations and exciting escapades. Ballantyne's...

R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Madman and the Pirate & Other Sea Adventures' combines five thrilling tales of seafaring adventures in one edition. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions and fast-paced narrative...

Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages by R. M. Ballantyne is a riveting exploration of early aviation and the thrill of balloon voyages. Written in a captivating and adventurous style, this book transports...

In 'Battles with the Sea' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are taken on a thrilling maritime adventure filled with action, drama, and courage. Set against the backdrop of the harsh and unforgiving sea, the...

R. M. Ballantyne's "The Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas" is a gripping tale of exploration and adventure set in the South Pacific. The book captures the essence of the 18th-century...

In R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Middy and the Moors,' readers are transported to the vibrant landscapes of Scotland as they follow the adventures of the protagonist, a young sailor known as 'the Middy.' The...

"The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean" relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island. The story is told from the perspective of 15-year-old Ralph Rover, one of three...

Martin Rattler grew up in a quiet village called Ashford where he lived with an aunt and he always dreamed of an adventure in a far away country. When he finished school, Martin boarded the ship Firefly...

The vast wilderness of Africa has inspired R. M. Ballantyne to set plots of several of his novels on the Black Continent; from safari tales and wild animal hunting to political thrillers and stories of...

The Collected Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a diverse compilation of adventure novels that transport readers to far-flung lands and exciting escapades. Ballantyne's writing style is characterized by his...

R. M. Ballantyne's novel, 'The Coral Island,' is a classic adventure tale that follows the adventures of three British boys stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. The book is written in a...

R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Complete Novels: Western Classics, Sea Adventures, Action Thrillers & Historical Novels' is a comprehensive collection that showcases the author's expertise in diverse genres....

In R. M. Ballantyne's classic novels 'The Coral Island & The Gorilla Hunters', readers are taken on thrilling adventures through exotic lands, encountering challenges and dangers along the way. Ballantyne's...

Author R.M Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh, into a well-known family of printers and publishers. The ninth of ten children, it wasn't long after his birth that his father's family business, 'Ballantyne...

Young student Jack is high-spirited, impulsive, and prone to rash decisions. When his father writes to him to explain that he has run out of money, Jack decides to join the gnarly old seafarer Captain...

Originally published in 1848, 'Hudson Bay' was author R.M. Ballantyne's first published book. Rather than a story for children, for which he was later best-known, this is his account of his time working...

Set in the unforgiving landscape of Greenland 'Red Rooney' follows the story of English traveller Red Rooney. Struggling to survive in the icy landscape, a starving Rooney is found one day by an Inuit...

Dr Tom Brown has always been fascinated by lions. When he receives a letter from his father informing him that a pair of officers of the Cape Rifles and a hunter named Hicks are planning a hunting trip...

First published in 1882 'The Giant of the North' is an imaginative children's adventure tale from prolific Scottish author R.M. Ballantyne. Captain Vane, along with his son Benjamin and nephews Leo and...

'A Double Rescue' is a short story that reads in stark contrast to the adventure writing, which Ballantyne is most notorious for. It is an evangelistic tale of a blithe young boy named Jack Matterby who...

When Cheenbuk met an Indian, all that prevented a fight between the two of them was Cheenbuk's limited knowledge of the Indian language. However, when their respective tribes got wind of their interaction,...

The 'Rover of the Andes' follows a group of travelers as they navigate their way across the wilds of Argentina and Peru. With each surprise, acquaintance, and lesson that their adventure brings, we are...

First published in 1890, 'The Garret and the Garden' is an adventure story set in the criminal underworld of London by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne. Young Scot David Laidlaw has come to London to seek...

First published in 1887, 'The Big Otter' by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne is one of many of his stories which draws on his own experiences of living and working in remote parts of Canada as a young...

This short story follows the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Thorogood as they navigate raising their six children. They end up moving to the Rocky Mountains, and with every twist and turn that their lives take,...