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The Battle And The Breeze is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Peter, who are part of the crew of a British warship during the Napoleonic Wars. As they sail across the seas, they face various challenges, including... Read Full Overview

"The Battle and the Breeze" from R. M. Ballantyne. Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books (1825-1894).

When Bill was a baby-a round-faced, large-eyed, fat-legged baby, as unlike to the bronzed, whiskered, strapping seaman who went by the name of "Fighting Bill" as a jackdaw is to a marlinespike-when Bill was a baby, his father used to say he was just cut out for a sailor; and... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Battle and the Breeze 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... Read Full Overview

The Battle and the Breeze is a historical novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack, who joins the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Jack is eager to prove himself as a sailor and a warrior, but he soon learns that life at sea... Read Full Overview

The Battle And The Breeze is a historical adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack Rogers. Jack is a member of the British navy and is stationed on a ship called the ""Breeze.""... Read Full Overview

The story is set around Nelson's Mediterranean chase culminating in the Battle of the Nile and recounts tales of the life of a British seaman, Bill Bowls, along with incidents involving his friends Ben Bolter and Tom Riggles

Bill Bowls was the most amiable, gentle, kindly, and modest fellow that ever trod the deck of a man-of-war. He was also one of the most lion-hearted men in the Navy. When Bill was a baby-a round-faced, large-eyed, fat-legged baby, as unlike to the bronzed, whiskered, strapping... Read Full Overview

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Bill Bowls was the most amiable, gentle, kindly, and modest fellow that ever trod the deck of a man-of-war. He was also one of the most lion-hearted men in the Navy. When Bill was a baby-a round-faced, large-eyed, fat-legged baby, as unlike to the bronzed, whiskered, strapping... Read Full Overview