Saved by the Lifeboat

by R.M. Ballantyne

Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825–1894) was a Scottish author who published more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. His father was a printer, but when that business collapsed, Robert went to Canada at age 16, where he became a fur trader. When he returned to England, his adventures inspired him to begin writing. While doing research for Deep Down, he spent time with the tin miners of Cornwall, which helped give his book a realistic feel.

Genres: Classics, Childrens

88 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1869

About the author

R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of juvenile fiction.

Born Robert Michael Ballantyne in Edinburgh, he was part of a famous family of printers and publishers. At the age of 16 he went to Canada and where he served for six years with the Hudson's Bay Company. He returned to Scotland in 1847, and published his first book the following year, Hudson's Bay: or Life in the Wilds of North America. For some time he was employed by Messrs Constable, the publishers, but in 1856 he gave up business for literature, and began the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated.

Reviews

[David Derrington]

A real wordsmith at work . He holds your interest throughout and delivers poignant issues in a balanced and gentle manner . Informative and well thought out leaving you more knowledgeable without the effort . Thoroughly recommended. Enjoy .
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