The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a comprehensive collection of adventure novels perfect for readers interested in 19th-century British literature. Ballantyne's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, captivating plots, and moral lessons woven into exciting tales of exploration and survival. His works, including The Coral Island and The Young Fur Traders, embody the spirit of the Victorian era's obsession with adventure and morality. The collection provides insight into the values and concerns of the time, making it a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library. R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a youth to craft thrilling narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. His background as a sailor and his interest in history and geography shine through in his meticulously researched novels. Ballantyne's passion for storytelling and his desire to instill important values in young readers are evident in every page of his works. I highly recommend The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne to anyone seeking well-written adventure stories with moral depth. Ballantyne's timeless tales offer both entertainment and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with modern audiences.

R. M. Ballantyne was a prolific author, whose most famous novel ‘The Coral Island’ helped change the course of children’s literature. This comprehensive eBook presents Ballantyne’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ballantyne’s life and works * ALL 84 novels and novellas, ALL with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as THE CORAL ISLAND are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Includes Ballantyne’s rare Nursery Tales published under the pseudonym Comus – fully illustrated, with many appearing here for the first time in digital publishing * A selection of non-fiction, including the rare THE COLLECTED WORKS OF ENSIGN SOPHT, LATE OF THE VOLUNTEERS, available in no other collection and fully illustrated * Features Ballantyne’s autobiography PERSONAL REMINISCENES IN BOOKEEPING - discover Ballantyne’s intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels and Novellas SNOWFLAKES AND SUNBEAMS THE CORAL ISLAND MARTIN RATTLER UNGAVA THE DOG CRUSOE AND HIS MASTER THE GOLDEN DREAM THE WORLD OF ICE THE GORILLA HUNTERS THE RED ERIC AWAY IN THE WILDERNESS FIGHTING THE WHALES MAN ON THE OCEAN FAST IN THE ICE THE WILD MAN OF THE WEST CHASING THE SUN GASCOYNE: THE SANDAL-WOOD TRADER THE LIFEBOAT FREAKS ON THE FELLS THE LIGHTHOUSE SHIFTING WINDS A RESCUE IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS SILVER LAKE FIGHTING THE FLAMES DEEP DOWN ERLING THE BOLD LOST IN THE FOREST SAVED BY THE LIFEBOAT SUNK AT SEA OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS UP IN THE CLOUDS THE CANNIBAL ISLANDS HUNTING THE LIONS THE BATTLE AND THE BREEZE THE FLOATING LIGHT OF THE GOODWIN SANDS THE IRON HORSE THE NORSEMEN IN THE WEST THE PIONEERS LIFE IN THE RED BRIGADE BLACK IVORY FORT DESOLATION THE OCEAN AND ITS WONDERS THE PIRATE CITY RIVERS OF ICE THE STORY OF THE ROCK WRECKED BUT NOT RUINED UNDER THE WAVES THE SETTLER AND THE SAVAGE IN THE TRACK OF THE TROOPS JARWIN AND CUFFY DIGGING FOR GOLD SIX MONTHS AT THE CAPE THE LONELY ISLAND PHILOSOPHER JACK POST HASTE THE RED MAN’S REVENGE THE GIANT OF THE NORTH MY DOGGIE AND I THE BATTERY AND THE BOILER BATTLES WITH THE SEA THE MADMAN AND THE PIRATE THE THOROUGHGOOD FAMILY DUSTY DIAMONDS, CUT AND POLISHED THE YOUNG TRAWLER THE ISLAND QUEEN THE ROVER OF THE ANDES TWICE BOUGHT THE PRAIRIE CHIEF RED ROONEY THE LIVELY POLL THE FUGITIVES THE BIG OTTER BLUE LIGHTS THE MIDDY AND THE MOORS BLOWN TO BITS THE CREW OF THE WATER WAGTAIL THE EAGLE CLIFF CHARLIE TO THE RESCUE THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN JEFF BENSON THE BUFFALO RUNNERS THE COXSWAIN’S BRIDE THE HOT SWAMP HUNTED AND HARRIED THE WALRUS HUNTERS The Nursery Tales THREE LITTLE KITTENS THE BUTTERFLY’S BALL AND THE GRASSHOPPER’S FEAST MISTER FOX THE LIFE OF A SHIP, FROM THE LAUNCH TO THE WRECK MY MOTHER THE ROBBER KITTEN The Non-Fiction HUDSON’S BAY HANDBOOK TO THE NEW GOLDFIELDS THE COLLECTED WORKS OF ENSIGN SOPHT, LATE OF THE VOLUNTEERS The Autobiography PERSONAL REMINISCENES IN BOOKEEPING Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles