The Lighthouse: The Bell Rock

By R.M. Ballantyne

Book Overview

The Lighthouse: The Bell Rock by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel that tells the story of the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, which is located off the coast of Scotland. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the experiences of a young man named Davie, who is hired as an apprentice to the lighthouse builders.The novel is based on real events and characters, and it provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the builders as they work to construct the lighthouse on a treacherous reef in the North Sea. The story is filled with drama, adventure, and danger, as the workers battle against the elements and face numerous setbacks and obstacles.Throughout the book, readers are introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including the project's chief engineer, the foreman, and the workers themselves. The novel also explores the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the technological advances that made the construction of the lighthouse possible.Overall, The Lighthouse: The Bell Rock is a gripping and informative historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of lighthouse building and the lives of those who worked on this challenging project.The sea had filled the pit some time before, and driven the men out of it. These busied themselves in collecting the tools and seeing that nothing was left lying about, while the men who were engaged on those parts of the rocks that were a few inches higher, continued their labours until the water crept up to them. Then they collected their tools, and went to the boats, which lay awaiting them at the western landing-place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419170031
• ISBN13: 9781419170034
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"