Books with author R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

This book is illustrated.A poor schoolmaster named Benson died, not long ago, in a little town on the south-east coast of England, which shall be called Cranby.He left an only son, Jeffrey, and an elder brother, Jacob, to mourn his loss. The son mourned for his father profoundly, for he loved him much. The brother mourned him moderately, for he was a close-fisted, hard-hearted, stern man of the law, whose little soul, enclosed in a large body, had not risen to the conception of any nobler aim in life than the acquisition of wealth, or any higher enjoyment than a social evening with men like himself.The son Jeffrey was a free-and-easy, hearty, good-natured lad, with an overgrown and handsome person, an enthusiastic spirit, a strong will, and a thorough belief in his own ability to achieve anything to which he chose to set his mind.

• Two of R.M. Ballantyne's novels for boys are in this Kindle eBook: The Coral Island, A Tale of the Pacific & Snowflakes & SunbeamsThe Coral Island, A Tale of the Pacific (1858)Three boys survive a shipwreck, but the find themselves on a deserted South Pacific island. The book was inspired by Robinson Crusoe. Snowflakes & Sunbeams Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North: Part of the "Boy's Own" series of juvenile adventures.About The Author Edinburgh, Scotland-born author Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 –1894) wrote novels for young boys, publishing more than 100 books. At age 16, Ballantyne went to Canada where he spent five years working for the Hudson's Bay Company. He traded with Native Americans for furs, making his jouney by canoe and sleigh, which gave him the basis for his novel Snowflakes and Sunbeams (1856). Ballantyne returned to Scotland in 1847 and learned that his father had died. He published his first book the following year, Hudson's Bay: or, Life in the Wilds of North America.Robert Michael Ballantyne''s books include: The Young Fur-Traders (1856), The Coral Island (1857), The World of Ice (1859), Ungava: a Tale of Eskimo Land (1857), The Dog Crusoe (1860), The Lighthouse (1865), Fighting the Whales (1866), Deep Down (1868), The Pirate City (1874), Erling the Bold (1869), The Settler and the Savage (1877), and more than 100 others.

First published in 1869, "The Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky Mountains" is a Western fiction novel aimed at children by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. Presented as a series of stories told by "mountain men", it revolves around the early trappers and hunters of the Rocky Mountains and their tumultuous relationship with the Native Americans. A rip-roaring adventure full of beautiful descriptions and fantastic characters, "The Wild Man of the West" is highly recommended for all with a love of the Western genre. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author of children's fiction. He was a prolific writer and produced over 100 books in his lifetime. As well as being an author, Ballantyne was also an accomplished artist, having exhibited his work at the Royal Scottish Academy. Other notable works by this author include: "The Coral Island" (1858), "The Gorilla Hunters" (1861), and "The Eagle Cliff" (1889). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

This book is illustrated.This book contains a story founded largely on facts, and is intended to illustrate some of the more salient points and interesting circumstances connected with the railway system of this kingdom.It makes no pretension whatever to give a comprehensive, much less a complete, view of a subject which, in its details, I conceive to be almost inexhaustible.To the various managers, superintendents, clerks, drivers, guards, and porters of the several railway companies from whom much of my information has been derived, I now tender my most sincere thanks for the kindness and ready assistance I have received at their hands.Edinburgh, 1871.R. M. BALLANTYNE.

This edition comes with illustrated, detailed biography and active table of contents.Work Included:The Buffalo RunnersBlown To BitsAway In The WildernessThe Battery And The BoilerThe Battle And The BreezeBattles With The SeaThe Big OtterBlack IvoryBlue LightsThe Cannibal IslandsAbout Author:R. M. 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 at the Royal Scottish Academy.

The Selected Works of R. M. Ballantyne, Vol.3This edition comes with few illustrations and active table of contents.Work Included:The FugitivesFreaks On The FellsFighting The WhalesErling The BoldFast In The IceFighting The FlamesThe Floating Light Of The Goodwin SandsFort DesolationThe Garret And The GardenThe Giant Of The NorthAbout Author:R. M. 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 at the Royal Scottish Academy.

The Selected Works of R. M. Ballantyne, Vol.4This edition comes with 70 illustrations and active table of contents.Work Included:The Madman And The PirateMan On The OceanJeff Benson, Or The Young CoastguardsmanLife In The Red BrigadeThe Life Of A ShipThe LifeboatThe LighthouseThe Lively PollThe Lonely IslandLost In The ForestAbout Author:R. M. 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 at the Royal Scottish Academy.

"The Pioneers" is a historical children's novel by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne, first published in 1872. Set in the American Old West, this exciting story of high adventure and daring-do is perfect for children with an interest in history, and it is not to be missed by collectors of classic Western fiction. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author of children's fiction. He was a prolific writer and produced over 100 books in his lifetime. As well as being an author, Ballantyne was also an accomplished artist, having exhibited his work at the Royal Scottish Academy. Other notable works by this author include: "The Coral Island" (1858), "The Gorilla Hunters" (1861), and "The Eagle Cliff" (1889). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

"The Golden Dream: Adventures in the Far West" is a 1861 Western fiction novel for children written by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. Set in the American Old West, this exciting story of high adventure and daring-do is highly recommended for children with an interest in history, and it is not to be missed by collectors of classic Western fiction. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author of children's fiction. He was a prolific writer and produced over 100 books in his lifetime. As well as being an author, Ballantyne was also an accomplished artist, having exhibited his work at the Royal Scottish Academy. Other notable works by this author include: "The Coral Island" (1858), "The Gorilla Hunters" (1861), and "The Eagle Cliff" (1889). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

"The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains" is a children's adventure novel set in the American Old West by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. Full of thrilling action, terrible danger, and intrepid heroism, "The Buffalo Runners" will appeal to children with an interest in history and would make for a worthy addition to collections of vintage Western literature. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author of children's fiction. He was a prolific writer and produced over 100 books in his lifetime. As well as being an author, Ballantyne was also an accomplished artist, having exhibited his work at the Royal Scottish Academy. Other notable works by this author include: "The Coral Island" (1858), "The Gorilla Hunters" (1861), and "The Eagle Cliff" (1889). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author. This book was first published in 1861.