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Reproduction of the original: Shifting Winds by R.M Ballantyne

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book... Read Full Overview

Shifting Winds

Shifting Winds by R.M. Ballantyne is a thrilling adventure novel set in the mid-19th century. The story follows the journey of three young men, Jack, Peter, and George, who set out on a whaling expedition from Scotland to the Arctic. However, their voyage takes a dangerous turn... Read Full Overview

Shifting Winds is a historical fiction novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Darrell, who sets out on a journey to Canada to start a new life. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles,... Read Full Overview

"Shifting Winds" from R. M. Ballantyne. Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books (1825-1894).

Shifting Winds is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. It is a historical fiction book set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young man named Ralph Rashleigh. Ralph is a former convict who is now a free man and is trying to start a new life in the colony of New South... Read Full Overview

The family board was spread; the family kettle-an unusually fat one-was singing on the fire, and the family chimney was roaring like a lion by reason of the wind, which blew a hurricane outside, and shook the family mansion, a small wooden hut, to its foundations.The hour was... Read Full Overview

The family board was spread; the family kettle-an unusually fat one-was singing on the fire, and the family chimney was roaring like a lion by reason of the wind, which blew a hurricane outside, and shook the family mansion, a small wooden hut, to its foundations.The hour was... Read Full Overview