The Coral Island (Puffin Classics) - Softcover

Ballantyne, R. M.

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Synopsis

A personal account of the exciting adventures and experiences of a young castaway

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The Coral Island, published in 1858 and one of his earliest books, is his best memorial today. It is a retelling of the potent myth of the castaway. Three young sailors, sole survivors of a wreck, discover the enchanting beauty of the South Pacific and learn to hunt and fish, and to build a shelter.

About the Author

Robert Michael Ballantyne was born in Scotland in 1825. As a young man he went to Canada to work as a clerk with the Hudson Bay Fur Company. His experiences gave him lots of ideas for his career as a writer, artist and lecturer when he returned to Scotland. His best known for his novel The Coral Island which has remained in print since its first publication in 1857. He died in 1894.

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9780710509307: The Coral Island ("Chosen" Classics)

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ISBN 10:  0710509308 ISBN 13:  9780710509307
Publisher: Peter Haddock Ltd
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