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The Scottish juvenile fiction writer R. M. Ballantyne was born into a famous family of publishers. Leaving home at age 16 he went to work for the Hudson's Bay Company; after returning home to Scotland R. M. Ballantyne published his first book "Hudson's Bay" detailing his experiences... Read Full Overview

It is not our purpose to follow the fortunes of Captain Bligh. The mutineers in the Bounty claim our undivided attention.As regards Bligh, it is sufficient to say that he performed one of the most remarkable boat-voyages on record. In an overloaded and open boat, on the shortest... Read Full Overview

Notion Press proudly brings to you timeless classics from ancient texts to popular modern classics. This carefully chosen collection of books is a celebration of literature, our tribute to the pioneers, the legends and the giants of the literary world. Apart from being the voice... Read Full Overview

The Lonely Island: The Refuge of the Mutineers, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

On a profoundly calm and most beautiful evening towards the end of the last century, a ship lay becalmed on the fair bosom of the Pacific Ocean. Although there was nothing piratical in the aspect of the ship-if we except her guns-a few of the men who formed her crew might have... Read Full Overview

On a profoundly calm and most beautiful evening towards the end of the last century, a ship lay becalmed on the fair bosom of the Pacific Ocean. Although there was nothing piratical in the aspect of the ship-if we except her guns-a few of the men who formed her crew might have... Read Full Overview

The Lonely Island is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story takes place on a small, uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is home to a young boy named Peterkin and his two companions, Ralph and Jack. The boys were shipwrecked on the island and must find a... Read Full Overview

The Lonely Island is a classic adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of three young boys, Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin, who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific. The boys must use their survival skills and ingenuity to... Read Full Overview

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

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

The Lonely Island by R.M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure novel that tells the story of three boys who become stranded on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The boys, Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin, are on a sailing trip when their boat is caught in a storm and wrecked on the... Read Full Overview

Although there was nothing piratical in the aspect of the ship-if we except her guns-a few of the men who formed her crew might have been easily mistaken for roving buccaneers. There was a certain swagger in the gait of some, and a sulky defiance on the brow of others, which... Read Full Overview

Although there was nothing piratical in the aspect of the ship-if we except her guns-a few of the men who formed her crew might have been easily mistaken for roving buccaneers. There was a certain swagger in the gait of some, and a sulky defiance on the brow of others, which... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Lonely Island by R.M Ballantyne