Download or read book The Garret and the Garden written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1890, ‘The Garret and the Garden’ is an adventure story set in the criminal underworld of London by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne. Young Scot David Laidlaw has come to London to seek his fortune but finds instead the seedy underbelly of London - and is soon embroiled in a world of criminals and mercenaries. A thrilling tale from the popular author. 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 Garret and the Garden Or Low Life High Up written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High Up" by R. M. Ballantyne is a 19th-century detective fiction novel set in London, England. The story revolves around false imprisonment and a detective's efforts to prove innocence. It's filled with unexpected turns and keeps the readers curious till the end. Moreover, the novel sheds light on the harsh realities of life in Victorian-era London, including poverty and social injustice.
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Download or read book The Garret and the Garden written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty and ugliness form a contrast which is presented to us every day of our lives, though, perhaps, we may not be much impressed by the fact. And this contrast is presented in ever-varying aspects.We do not, however, draw the reader's attention to one of the striking aspects of the contrast-such as is presented by the hippopotamus and the gazelle, or the pug with the "bashed" nose and the Italian greyhound. It is to one of the more delicate phases that we would point-to that phase of the contrast wherein the fight between the two qualities is seen progressing towards victory, and ugliness is not only overborne but overwhelmed by beauty.For this purpose we convey the reader to a scene of beauty that might compare favourably with any of the most romantic spots on this fair earth-on the Riviera, or among the Brazilian wilds, or, for that matter, in fairyland itself.It is a garden-a remarkably small garden to be sure, but one that is arranged with a degree of taste and a display of fancy that betokens the gardener a genius. Among roses and mignonette, heliotrope, clematis and wallflower, chrysanthemums, verbenas and sweet-peas are intertwined, on rustic trellis-work, the rich green leaves of the ivy and the graceful Virginia creeper in such a manner that the surroundings of the miniature garden are completely hidden from view, and nothing but the bright blue sky is visible, save where one little opening in the foliage reveals the prospect of a grand glittering river, where leviathans of the deep and small fry of the shallows, of every shape and size, disport themselves in the blaze of a summer sun.
Download or read book The Garret and the Garden written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of the great wilderness-we might almost say the wilds-of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age. He turned into an alley, down which, nautically speaking, he rolled into a shabby little court. There he stood still for a few seconds and looked around him as if in quest of something.
Download or read book The Garret and the Garden written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sailor glanced in all directions, but was unable to see the owner of the voice until a slight cough-if not a suppressed laugh-caused him to look up, when he perceived the sharp, knowing, and dirty face of a small boy, who calmly contemplated him from a window not more than a foot above his head. Fun, mischief, intelligence, precocity sat enthroned on the countenance of that small boy, and suffering wrinkled his young brow. - -shop in it-
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Download or read book The Garret and the Garden written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty and ugliness form a contrast which is presented to us every day of our lives, though, perhaps, we may not be much impressed by the fact. And this contrast is presented in ever-varying aspects.We do not, however, draw the reader's attention to one of the striking aspects of the contrast-such as is presented by the hippopotamus and the gazelle, or the pug with the "bashed" nose and the Italian greyhound. It is to one of the more delicate phases that we would point-to that phase of the contrast wherein the fight between the two qualities is seen progressing towards victory, and ugliness is not only overborne but overwhelmed by beauty.For this purpose we convey the reader to a scene of beauty that might compare favourably with any of the most romantic spots on this fair earth-on the Riviera, or among the Brazilian wilds, or, for that matter, in fairyland itself.It is a garden-a remarkably small garden to be sure, but one that is arranged with a degree of taste and a display of fancy that betokens the gardener a genius. Among roses and mignonette, heliotrope, clematis and wallflower, chrysanthemums, verbenas and sweet-peas are intertwined, on rustic trellis-work, the rich green leaves of the ivy and the graceful Virginia creeper in such a manner that the surroundings of the miniature garden are completely hidden from view, and nothing but the bright blue sky is visible, save where one little opening in the foliage reveals the prospect of a grand glittering river, where leviathans of the deep and small fry of the shallows, of every shape and size, disport themselves in the blaze of a summer sun.
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Download or read book The Garret And The Garden written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the 19th century, the book follows the life of a young orphan named Tom Dacre. Tom finds himself thrust into the dark and gloomy world of an attic garret, where he resides with an assortment of peculiar characters. Despite his challenging circumstances, Tom discovers solace and escape in his secret garden, hidden away from the garret's confines. The garden becomes his sanctuary, a place where he can dream and let his imagination flourish. Through the power of nature, Tom embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning important life lessons about resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of hope. As the story unfolds, Tom's fortunes take an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious stranger who holds the key to his past. Tom's quest for answers leads him on an adventure filled with twists and turns, uncovering secrets that will change his life forever. "The Garret and the Garden" is a heartwarming tale that explores themes of resilience, the importance of dreams, and the enduring power of nature. Ballantyne's vivid storytelling and vibrant characters make this novel an enchanting read for both young and mature readers alike.
Download or read book The Garret and the Garden Or Low Life High Up written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of the great wilderness-we might almost say the wilds-of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age. He turned into an alley, down which, nautically speaking, he rolled into a shabby little court. There he stood still for a few seconds and looked around him as if in quest of something. It was a miserable poverty-stricken court, with nothing to commend it to the visitor save a certain air of partial-cleanliness and semi-respectability, which did not form a feature of the courts in its neighbourhood. "I say, Capting," remarked a juvenile voice close at hand, "you've bin an sailed into the wrong port." The sailor glanced in all directions, but was unable to see the owner of the voice until a slight cough-if not a suppressed laugh-caused him to look up, when he perceived the sharp, knowing, and dirty face of a small boy, who calmly contemplated him from a window not more than a foot above his head. Fun, mischief, intelligence, precocity sat enthroned on the countenance of that small boy, and suffering wrinkled his young brow.
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