Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Ballantyne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT was a bright, beautiful, warm day when our ship spread her canvas to the breeze, and sailed for the regions of the south. Oh, how my heart bounded with delight as I listened to the merry chorus of the sailors, while they hauled at the ropes and got in the anchor! The captain shouted; the men ran to obey; the noble ship bent over to the breeze, and the shore gradually faded from my view, while I stood looking on with a kind of feeling that the whole was a delightful dream. The first thing that struck me as being different from anything I had yet seen during my short career on the sea, was the hoisting of the anchor on deck and lashing it firmly down with ropes, as if we had now bid adieu to the land for ever, and would require its services no more. "There, lass," cried a broad-shouldered jacktar, giving the fluke of the anchor a hearty slap with his hand after the housing was completed-"there, lass, take a good nap now, for we shan't ask you to kiss the mud again for many a long day to come!" And so it was. That anchor did not "kiss the mud" for many long days afterwards; and when at last it did, it was for the last time!
Download or read book A Tale of the Pacific Ocean written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are transported to a mesmerizing world filled with adventure and exploration. Written in a captivating and engaging style, the book follows the adventures of three young boys as they navigate the challenges of surviving on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Ballantyne skillfully weaves themes of friendship, bravery, and the triumph of good over evil throughout the narrative, making it a timeless classic in children's literature. The vivid descriptions of the tropical setting and the boys' resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles add depth to the story, immersing readers in the exotic world of the South Seas. As one of the earliest examples of adventure fiction for young readers, 'The Coral Island' remains a beloved and influential work in the literary canon. Ballantyne's background as a sailor and his passion for exploring the natural world shine through in the vivid and authentic portrayal of life on a remote island. Readers who enjoy tales of survival, friendship, and exploration will find 'The Coral Island' a captivating read that will stay with them long after the final page.
Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by Thomas Nelson and Sons. This book was released on 1884 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Download or read book The Coral Island written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island. The story is told from the perspective of 15-year-old Ralph Rover, one of three boys shipwrecked on the coral reef of a large but uninhabited Polynesian island. Ralph and his two companions – 18-year-old Jack Martin and 13-year-old Peterkin Gay – are the sole survivors of the shipwreck. At first, boys have to manage how to feed themselves, what to drink, and how the resolve clothing and shelter, coping with having to rely on their own resources. As the boys adopt to the situation, they start dealing with new difficulties, such as conflicting with pirates, fighting with native Polynesians, and dealing with Christian missionaries and their conversion efforts.
Download or read book Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Coral Island written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1857, ‘The Coral Island’ is one of Scottish author R.M. Ballantyne’s best-loved children’s books. When the good ship ‘Arrow’ is wrecked in the Pacific Ocean, the sole survivors are three young friends: Jack, Ralph, and Peterkin. Washed up on the shore of an unfamiliar island paradise, the boys must learn quickly in order to survive. There are plenty of twists and turns ahead in this classic adventure story, which is packed full of danger and excitement. An instant success upon publication, ‘The Coral Island’ was the inspiration behind famous author Robert Louis Stevenson’s later adventure tale ‘Treasure Island’. R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.
Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-28 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The departure-The sea-My companions-Some account of the wonderful sights we saw on the great deep-A dreadful storm and a frightful wreck.It was a bright, beautiful, warm day when our ship spread her canvass to the breeze, and sailed for the regions of the south. Oh, how my heart bounded with delight as I listened to the merry chorus of the sailors, while they hauled at the ropes and got in the anchor! The captain shouted-the men ran to obey-the noble ship bent over to the breeze, and the shore gradually faded from my view, while I stood looking on with a kind of feeling that the whole was a delightful dream.The first thing that struck me as being different from anything I had yet seen during my short career on the sea, was the hoisting of the anchor on deck, and lashing it firmly down with ropes, as if we had now bid adieu to the land for ever, and would require its services no more."There, lass," cried a broad-shouldered jack-tar, giving the fluke of the anchor a hearty slap with his hand after the housing was completed-"there, lass, take a good nap now, for we shan't ask you to kiss the mud again for many a long day to come!"And so it was. That anchor did not "kiss the mud" for many long days afterwards; and when at last it did, it was for the last time!
Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean is a novel written by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. One of the first works of juvenile fiction to feature exclusively juvenile heroes, the story relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island, the only survivors of a shipwreck.
Download or read book The Coral Island a Tale of the Pacific Ocean written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-02-20 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The departure-The sea-My companions-Some account of the wonderful sights we saw on thegreat deep-A dreadful storm and a frightful wreck.It was a bright, beautiful, warm day when our ship spread her canvass to the breeze, and sailed forthe regions of the south. Oh, how my heart bounded with delight as I listened to the merry chorusof the sailors, while they hauled at the ropes and got in the anchor! The captain shouted-the menran to obey-the noble ship bent over to the breeze, and the shore gradually faded from my view, while I stood looking on with a kind of feeling that the whole was a delightful dream.The first thing that struck me as being different from anything I had yet seen during my short careeron the sea, was the hoisting of the anchor on deck, and lashing it firmly down with ropes, as if wehad now bid adieu to the land for ever, and would require its services no more."There, lass," cried a broad-shouldered jack-tar, giving the fluke of the anchor a hearty slap with hishand after the housing was completed-"there, lass, take a good nap now, for we shan't ask you tokiss the mud again for many a long day to come!"And so it was. That anchor did not "kiss the mud" for many long days afterwards; and when at lastit did, it was for the last time!There were a number of boys in the ship, but two of them were my special favourites. Jack Martinwas a tall, strapping, broad-shouldered youth of eighteen, with a handsome, good-humoured, firmface. He had had a good education, was clever and hearty and lion-like in his actions, but mild andquiet in disposition. Jack was a general favourite, and had a peculiar fondness for me. My othercompanion was Peterkin Gay. He was little, quick, funny, decidedly mischievous, and about fourteenyears old. But Peterkin's mischief was almost always harmless, else he could not have been so muchbeloved as he was."Hallo! youngster," cried Jack Martin, giving me a slap on the shoulder, the day I joined the ship,"come below and I'll show you your berth. You and I are to be mess-mates, and I think we shall begood friends, for I like the look o' you."
Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean (1858) is a novel written by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. One of the first works of juvenile fiction to feature exclusively juvenile heroes, the story relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island, the only survivors of a shipwreck. A typical Robinsonade - a genre of fiction inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe - and one of the most popular of its type, the book first went on sale in late 1857 and has never been out of print. Among the novel's major themes are the civilising effect of Christianity, 19th-century British imperialism in the South Pacific, and the importance of hierarchy and leadership. It was the inspiration for William Golding's dystopian novel Lord of the Flies (1954), which inverted the morality of The Coral Island; in Ballantyne's story the children encounter evil, but in Lord of the Flies evil is within them. In the early 20th century, the novel was considered a classic for primary school children of Britain, and in the United States it was a staple of high-school suggested reading lists; modern critics, however, consider the book's worldview to be dated and imperialist. Although less popular today, The Coral Island was adapted into a four-part children's television drama broadcast by ITV in 2000.
