"The Hot Swamp" by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventure tale where a Phoenician sea captain, Arkal, sets sail from ancient Greece roughly 2,700 years ago, with Prince Bladud and other young men seeking adventure. As Captain Arkal prepares his ship, the "Penelope," he is greeted by his wife Penelope and his small child, moments before setting sail with Prince Bladud and his friend Dromas. The story sets the scene with Captain Arkal getting ready to sail from Hellas, awaiting the prince and his companions with both amusement and urgency. This voyage promises encounters with treacherous seas, ruthless pirates, and nature's raw power, with the young men seeking to prove their bravery and hinting at the thrilling dangers and discoveries that await them.
The Hot Swamp
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Set sail on a journey into the past, where a brave captain and a youthful prince dare to explore uncharted waters, facing fierce storms, pirates, and their own destinies.
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About the AuthorRobert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Robert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
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