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How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

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

Talk of earthquakes not all the earthquakes that have rumbled in Ecuador or toppled over the spires and dwellings of Peru could compare, in the matter of dogged pertinacity, with that earthquake which diurnally and hourly shocked little Gertie's dwelling, quivered the white dimity... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that... Read Full Overview

Set in the Old West, a young hero must race against time to save his town from a dangerous gang of bandits who plan to destroy the railroad. Packed with adventure and suspense, this classic tale is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

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Set in the Old West, a young hero must race against time to save his town from a dangerous gang of bandits who plan to destroy the railroad. Packed with adventure and suspense, this classic tale is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

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Talk of earthquakes not all the earthquakes that have rumbled in Ecuador or toppled over the spires and dwellings of Peru could compare, in the matter of dogged pertinacity, with that earthquake which diurnally and hourly shocked little Gertie's dwelling, quivered the white dimity... Read Full Overview

Talk of earthquakes not all the earthquakes that have rumbled in Ecuador or toppled over the spires and dwellings of Peru could compare, in the matter of dogged pertinacity, with that earthquake which diurnally and hourly shocked little Gertie's dwelling, quivered the white dimity... Read Full Overview

"The Iron Horse," authored by R. M. Ballantyne, is a riveting historical adventure novel that delves into the remarkable era of the railway expansion in 19th-century America. This story revolves around the experiences of Charlie Kennedy, one of the courageous young man who finds... Read Full Overview

The Iron Horse by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel set in the early days of the American West. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Frank, who is hired to work on the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. Along the way, Frank encounters a variety of... Read Full Overview

The Iron Horse is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Charlie Brooke, who sets out on a journey to the American West. Charlie is fascinated by the new technology of the time, especially the... Read Full Overview

The Iron Horse is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the mid-19th century in America and follows the adventures of two young men, Frank and Archie, who are hired to work on the construction of a railroad. The novel explores the challenges and dangers faced... Read Full Overview

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

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview

How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation,... Read Full Overview