R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
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.
The Iron Horse
A railway worker's family struggles to find peace and balance amidst the roaring chaos of passing trains and looming industrial progress.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Handbook to the new Gold-fields
Driven by dreams of wealth, fortune seekers flood into British Columbia, sparking a chaotic and transformative era.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Lighthouse
On a treacherous rock that claims ships and lives, a young hero must confront merciless seas and ruthless men to protect what he holds dear.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Hudson Bay
A young man's dreams of adventure are tested by harsh realities as he journeys across the ocean to join one of the world's most remote and legendary companies.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Prairie Chief
A courageous warrior must confront a looming threat to save his tribe and win the hand of his beloved, all while grappling with questions of faith and identity.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader
** On a sandalwood trading voyage to a coral island, a brave captain and his crew must confront both savage islanders and treacherous pirates, challenging their courage and loyalty at every turn.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Martin Rattler
A rambunctious boy's talent for trouble hints at a deeper capacity for bravery and adventure, setting sail on a journey of self-discovery amid schoolyard brawls and high-seas escapades.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Life in the Red Brigade: London Fire Brigade
Experience the trials and triumphs of a London fireman as he battles blazes, cherishes fleeting moments with his wife, and faces deadly infernos alongside his courageous crew.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America
A young doctor's Pacific cruise turns treacherous when a ship mutiny strands him in the South American wilderness, forcing him to fight for survival against nature and human threats.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman
** A young man's dreams of adventure pull him from his family and into a challenging life at sea, later bringing him back home where he must balance his duties with matters of the heart.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Rivers of Ice
When a daring sailor returns from the sea, his quest to find a woman in need reveals a web of interconnected lives and a treasure of shared history.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains
In a harsh land, two courageous young men battle blizzards and starvation to save their families and forge a life in the early American frontier.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Madman and the Pirate
On a remote island, a missionary and his son find themselves caught in a violent uprising and struggle to survive against both ruthless pirates and unpredictable island natives.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Hunting the Lions
Fueled by a burning desire, a young man returns to the African wilderness, ready to face down ferocious lions and claim his place in the heart of adventure.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Coral Island
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, three young friends must confront the challenges of survival and discover the wonder of their new surroundings.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Shifting Winds: A Tough Yarn
In a dangerous world of stormy seas and shipwrecks, a family's bond is tested as they face the unpredictable forces of nature and the challenges of their seaside lives.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Freaks on the Fells: Three Months' Rustication
A London merchant's impulsive decision to take his family on a summer vacation to the Scottish Highlands results in a comedy of errors.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands
A mysterious traveler arrives seeking information near a floating lighthouse, setting the stage for adventure.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Story of the Rock
Amidst treacherous waters, a family's pursuit of building a mighty lighthouse clashes with nature's fury and the echoes of past failures.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Blue Lights: Hot Work in the Soudan
A headstrong youth's desire to join the army sparks a heated conflict with his father, leading him on an adventure where he faces mistaken identities, unexpected alliances, and the harsh realities of adulthood.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne