The Lighthouse
R.M.Ballantyne
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Description
R. M. Ballantyne's adventure novel tells of Ruby, a young man drawn into the building of a lighthouse on the Bell Rock off Scotland. Press-gangs, a burglary, storms, and smugglers cross his path before he reaches the rock itself. Chapters follow the work crew through tides, fog, and narrow escapes.
Ballantyne, known for The Coral Island, writes with a seaman's eye for ships, tools, and weather, and with a moral warmth toward his hero. Life in the beacon, the story of Eddystone, and the battle of Arbroath all find room. Boys' adventure fans will find the book brisk, brave, and full of sea detail.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | R.M.Ballantyne |
|---|---|
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 498 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | Public Domain |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Project Gutenberg |