The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands (Esprios Classics) - Ballantyne, Robert Michael

Résumé :
Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book Hudson's Bay: or, Life in the Wilds of North America, and for some time was employed by the publishers Messrs Constable. In 1856 he gave up business to focus on his literary career, and began the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated....

Biographie:
R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish author known for his adventure novels, particularly for young readers. Ballantyne's literary career took off with his first major work, Coral Island (1858), which became a classic of children's literature, telling the story of shipwrecked boys on a deserted island. His writing often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, appealing to the Victorian fascination with exploration and the natural world. Throughout his career, he published over 100 books, including titles like The Gorilla Hunters. Ballantyne's works, including Up in the Clouds, often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with exploration. His ability to transport readers into fantastical worlds remains influential today. Ballantyne's stories not only entertained but also instilled values of courage, friendship, and resilience in young readers. His vivid depictions of adventure continue to inspire generations, ensuring his place in the canon of children's literature....

Sommaire:
R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish author known for his adventure novels, particularly for young readers. Ballantyne's literary career took off with his first major work, Coral Island (1858), which became a classic of children's literature, telling the story of shipwrecked boys on a deserted island. His writing often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, appealing to the Victorian fascination with exploration and the natural world. Throughout his career, he published over 100 books, including titles like The Gorilla Hunters. Ballantyne's works, including Up in the Clouds, often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with exploration. His ability to transport readers into fantastical worlds remains influential today. Ballantyne's stories not only entertained but also instilled values of courage, friendship, and resilience in young readers. His vivid depictions of adventure continue to inspire generations, ensuring his place in the canon of children's literature....