R. M. Ballantyne

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R. M. Ballantyne - Coral Island

Ralph Rover is a traveler at heart, and has always dreamed of shipping out to the South Seas islands. He finally convinces his aging parents to let him go and find his way in the world. But the islands that Ralph...

Tom Weiss 10 hours 37 minutes

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Children's Fiction

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R. M. Ballantyne - Iron Horse

“Is that your bundle, sir?” repeated Mr Blunt a little louder. “Eh? yes, yes—all right,” replied Edwin, annoyed at the interruption, and thinking only of Emma Lee, to whom he turned, and went on—“Well, when Colonel...

Susan Morin and 10 more 9 hours 51 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

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R. M. Ballantyne - Golden Dream

Thoroughly engaging, at times even harrowing, adventure tale set in the San Francisco gold rush. Detailed depiction of its time and place, complete with everything from mining techniques to societal attitudes. You'll...

Lee Elliott 9 hours 47 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

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R. M. Ballantyne - Black Ivory

Although the book's title Black Ivory denotes dealing in the slave trade it is not our heroes who are doing it. At the very first chapter there is a shipwreck, which leaves the son of the charterer of the sinking...

Tom Weiss 9 hours 36 minutes

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Historical Fiction

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R. M. Ballantyne - Post Haste

In this book, Ballantyne weaves the story of Phillip Mayland and his friend, George Aspel with an interesting portrayal of the British Post Office as it existed in the 19th century. In the words of R. M. Ballantyne...

AlaynaMay and 9 more 9 hours 18 minutes

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Historical

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R. M. Ballantyne - Fighting the Flames

Frank Willders is a brave young member of the London Fire Brigade — Willie is his mischievous but helpful younger brother. The two of them encounter a cast of unforgettable characters as Frank and his companions...

Rachel and 7 more 9 hours 6 minutes

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General Fiction

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R. M. Ballantyne - Dog Crusoe and His Master

This is a story of an adventure involving a young man, his dog, and two friends. Together they wander through the Western prairies on a mission to make peace between the «pale-faces» and the «Red men». They face many...

Allyson Hester 9 hours 2 minutes

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Westerns

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R. M. Ballantyne - Charlie to the Rescue

Charlie Brooke is always rescuing others, and sometimes even himself! His latest rescue, though, could turn out to be fatal...- Summary by Adele de Pignerolles

Rachel and 7 more 8 hours 51 minutes

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Action & Adventure

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R. M. Ballantyne - Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished

A runaway carriage, a spunky little girl, and a street urchin combine on the first page of Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished: a Tale of City Arab Life in a hilarious combination that you won't want to leave. This...

Joseph DeNoia and 11 more 8 hours 43 minutes

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Action & Adventure

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R. M. Ballantyne - Dog Crusoe and his Master (Version 2)

Set in the exciting North American frontier this tale of a rescued dog and its loyalty and help to its new master really underlines the old saying that a dog is a man's best friend. The book really is a story of...

Diana Schmidt and 6 more 8 hours 41 minutes

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Travel Fiction

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R. M. Ballantyne - Gorilla Hunters

Ralph Rover is happily at home from his adventure on The Coral Island and wondering if he should settle down when he receives a visit from an eccentric stranger that won't give his name. This visit starts him on a...

Adele de Pignerolles 8 hours 7 minutes

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Action & Adventure

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R. M. Ballantyne - Twice Bought

This story is set in the gold fields of Oregon, where Tom Brixton, and his best friend, Fred Westly, are digging gold to try to “make their pile”. Before leaving England, the steady and God-fearing Fred had promised...

Khaghbboommm 6 hours 48 minutes

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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