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 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
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
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
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
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 Dog Crusoe and His Master: A Story of Adventure in the Western Prairies
In the untamed West, a boy and his extraordinary dog must depend on their loyalty to each other to overcome hardship.
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 Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
Three young friends, driven by the sea and a thirst for adventure, are shipwrecked on a mysterious island.
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
The World of Ice
Bound for the Arctic, a whaling ship sails into icy seas filled with danger, adventure, and the hope of finding a lost captain.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Over the Rocky Mountains: Wandering Will in the Land of the Redskin
A young man and his friends brave the untamed Rocky Mountains, embarking on a quest for gold, inheritance, and a second chance at love during the Gold Rush.
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
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
The Settler and the Savage
Lost and alone, a young man's journey of survival leads to an unexpected friendship and adventure in the untamed lands of South Africa.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of The Red River Flood
Amidst a catastrophic flood on the frontier, a family's survival is tested when cultural tensions ignite and a daughter is taken.
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
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
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
The Ocean and Its Wonders
Discover the secrets and force of Earth's oceans; from the creatures within, to the science that makes this world go round.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne