R. M. Ballantyne - Books and biography

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...

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...

First published in 1873, 'Life in the Red Brigade' by popular author R.M. Ballantyne is an adventure story which follows young firefighter Joe Dashwood and his exploits with the London fire service during...

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...

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...

Charismatic explorer Will Osten is back in 'Lost in the Forest', the adventure series following his exploits by author R.M. Ballantyne. Will finds himself at sea again with his friend Captain Dall, but...

Martin Rattler tells the story of a young boy, Martin, who is captured by Native Americans and must use all of his cunning and resourcefulness to escape. Ballantyne uses great detail to bring the setting...

The Red Eric by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventure novel that tells the story of a young boy named Eric who is sent to live with his uncle in the Arctic after his parents die. Eric must learn to survive...

The Pioneers: A Tale Of The Western Wilderness by R. M. Ballantyne. Writing during the latter half of the nineteenth century after studying original sources and acquainting himself personally with the...

In 'The Best Ballantyne Westerns', R. M. Ballantyne takes readers on a thrilling journey through the American West with a collection of his best Western tales. The book showcases Ballantyne's vivid storytelling...

This meticulously edited sea adventure collection by R. M. Ballantyne contains thrilling maritime tales from all over the globe; from cold Polar Regions to hot South Seas. Table of Contents: The Coral...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited R. M. Ballantyne collection, formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels: The Coral Island Snowflakes and Sunbeams...

e-artnow presents to you this unique action & adventure collection with sea adventure novels, western classics, historical thrillers, treasure hunt tales, war stories. Table of Contents: The Coral...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean The Madman and the Pirate Under the...

This book tells the story of a young boy and his dog. The two are very close, and the dog is always there to help the boy out. This book is a great choice for elementary students who are just starting...

R. M. Ballantyne's 'The African Cycle: Action & Adventure Novels' is a collection of thrilling stories set against the backdrop of Africa's diverse landscapes. Ballantyne's writing style is characterized...

I was a boy when I went through the wonderful adventures herein set down.With the memory of my boyish feelings strong upon me, I present my book specially to boys, in the earnest hope that they may derive...

In 'The Gorilla Hunters' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the heart of Africa as a group of hunters find themselves facing dangerous challenges and unforeseen obstacles....

In Martin Rattler (Musaicum Adventure Classics) by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are immersed in a thrilling adventure tale set in the exotic landscapes of South America. The book follows the journey of a...

The Gorilla Hunters: A Tale of the Wilds of Africa follows the adventure of three young men in "darkest Africa." Ralph Rover is living on his father's inheritance on England's west coast and occupying...

In 'Philosopher Jack' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are taken on an adventurous journey immersed in the literary style of a classic British coming-of-age tale. Set in the 19th century, the book follows...

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours...

This meticulously edited and carefully crafted sea adventure collection by R. M. Ballantyne contains thrilling maritime tales from all over the globe; from cold Polar Regions to hot South Seas. Table...

Ralph Rover is a traveler at heart, and has always dreamed of shipping out to the South Seas islands. He finally convinces his aging parents to let him go and find his way in the world. But the islands...

A fatherless boy joins the crew of a whaling ship in order to earn a living for himself and his mother. Beyond being a fascinating depiction of a now-alien time, occupation, and culture, it's also a rousing...

Although the book's title Black Ivory denotes dealing in the slave trade it is not our heroes who are doing it. At the very first chapter there is a shipwreck, which leaves the son of the charterer of...

This story is set in the gold fields of Oregon, where Tom Brixton, and his best friend, Fred Westly, are digging gold to try to “make their pile”. Before leaving England, the steady and God-fearing Fred...

Ralph Rover is happily at home from his adventure on The Coral Island and wondering if he should settle down when he receives a visit from an eccentric stranger that won't give his name. This visit starts...

This is a story of an adventure involving a young man, his dog, and two friends. Together they wander through the Western prairies on a mission to make peace between the "pale-faces" and the "Red men"....

In the desolate and unforgiving wilderness of the English fells, a group of outcasts and misfits embark on a perilous journey. Led by the enigmatic and enigmatic Dr. Fell, they seek refuge from a society...