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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...
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(Excerpt): "Dear Jack,-You'll be surprised to see my fist, but not more surprised than I was to hear from an old hunter just arrived, that you had taken to farming. It's not your forte, Jack, my boy. Be advised. Sell off the farm for what it will fetch, and come and join me. My antecedents are not in my favor, I grant; but facts are stubborn things, and it is a fact that I am making dollars here like stones. I'm a fur-trader, my boy. Have joined a...
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This is the story of the hard life of a trapper in Canada in the early 1800s. Charlie Kennedy lives in the Canadian arctic colony known as the Red River Settlement with Indians, Scotsmen, and French-Canadian settlers. His father, an old fur trader, hopes to convince his son to become a clerk by recounting the dangers of the trapper's life, but the stories only inspire the boy more to explore the vast Canadian wilderness. Through a variety of circumstances,...
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A missionary on a Polynesian island is marooned by pirates on another island far from his wife and flock. Thinking that the same pirates had killed his son he vows revenge. Once faced with his chance of revenge, the missionary hesitates and his action gives him his son back and redeems his soul.
65) Martin Rattler
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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 to life. The characters are well-developed and engaging, and the plot is fast-paced and exciting. This is a great read for anyone interested in adventure stories or historical fiction.
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Excerpt: "This tale, reader-if you read it through-will give you some insight into the condition, value, and vicissitudes of the light-vessels, or floating lighthouses, which guard the shores of this kingdom, and mark the dangerous shoals lying off some of our harbor's and roadsteads. It will also convey to you-if you don't skip-a general idea of the life and adventures of some of the men who have manned these interesting and curious craft in time...
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The Pirate City is a story about the Algerian pirates who were the scourge of the Mediterranean sea during the early to mid-1800s. They would plunder the ships of other sovereign nations, and as a result were a wealthy little city-state until their demise in the Barbary War. In this tale, set during the heyday of the pirates, a merchant and his sons Mariano and Lucien are captured aboard their trading vessel and taken as prisoners to the pirate capital...
68) My Doggie and I
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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 to read on their own. It is also a good choice for readers who are looking for a simple, easy-to-read story.
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In this heart-warming tale of love, life, laughter, and tragedy (with some smuggling thrown in), travel back in time to explore life set amongst the people living near the tin and copper mines of St. Just, Cornwall, in the mid-nineteenth century. During the mid-1860s, R.M. Ballantyne spent over three months living amongst the Cornish mineworkers of St. Just. There, amidst the dangers of the deep mines, a story of courage, contentment, and adversity...
70) The Red Eric
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(Excerpt): "Ailie had been nearly thrown out of her berth when the ship lay over, and now when she listened to the water hissing and gurgling past the little port that lighted her cabin, and felt the staggering of the vessel. As burst after burst of the hurricane almost tore the masts out of her, she lay trembling with anxiety and debating with herself whether or not she ought to rise and go on deck."
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This is the tale of a giant Eskimo, Screekinbroot, also called Chingatok. Journey with our young heroes into the frozen tundra and icy waters of the North Pole regions for encounters with Eskimo peoples and to learn about their life and what it is like when the Kabiunets comes to the Arctic. Captain Vane, his son Benjamin, and his two nephews Leo and Alf come in search of the North Pole. When their ship, The White Bear, gets stuck in the ice, the...
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Hunting the Lions by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel that tells the story of a group of British explorers who are in Africa on a hunting expedition. The group is comprised of a number of different individuals, each with their own motivations and goals. As they journey through the jungle, they face many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, hostile natives, and harsh weather conditions.
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The Coral Island is a novel by R. M. Ballantyne that tells the story of three boys stranded on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific. The boys must use their ingenuity and skills to survive, eventually building a thriving community on the island. The Coral Island is a classic adventure story that is beloved by generations of readers.
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The Garret and the Garden by R. M. Ballantyne is a children's story about a young boy who moves from the city to the country. He is initially excited to be living in a house with a garden, but he quickly becomes bored since he doesn't know how to garden. He learns to garden from his elderly neighbor, and he eventually comes to love gardening.
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"The Golden Dream: Adventures in the Far West" is an 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.
77) The Pioneers
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"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.
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