Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata, R. M. Ballantyne [good short books .txt] 📗

AMERICA.

"We commend it to boys fond of adventure and of natural phenomena; a very fascinating book."—British Quarterly Review.

"An admirable boy's story."—Scotsman.

THE YOUNG TRAWLER.

A STORY OF LIFE AND DEATH AND RESCUE IN THE NORTH SEA.

"Few men have laboured so steadfastly in their generation to provide sound wholesome fare for 'our boys' as Mr. Ballantyne, and the 'Young Trawler' is worthy of his reputation. It is not a whit less spirited than his former tales, and conveys a large amount of useful information on a highly important subject."—Academy.

DUSTY DIAMONDS, CUT AND POLISHED.

A TALE OF CITY-ARAB LIFE.

With Illustrations, Crown 8vo. 5s. each.

THE BATTERY AND THE BOILER;

Or, THE ELECTRICAL ADVENTURES OF A TELEGRAPH CABLE-LAYER.

"There is not a dull page in it."—Scotsman. "The interest never flags."—Academy.

THE GIANT OF THE NORTH;

Or, POKINGS ROUND THE POLE.

"Of variety of perilous adventures and peril, ingeniously surmounted, there is no lack."—Daily News.

THE LONELY ISLAND;

Or, THE REFUGE OF THE MUTINEERS.

"Mr. Ballantyne weaves the romantic episode of the mutiny of the 'Bounty' into a most effective narrative."—Graphic.

POST HASTE.

A TALE OF HER MAJESTY'S MAILS.

"The book should find a place in every boy's library; it is full of interest."—Leeds Mercury.

IN THE TRACK OF THE TROOPS.

A TALE OF MODERN WAR.

"Mr. Ballantyne has blended with the incidents of war on the Danube a story of personal adventure spiritedly told."—Daily News.

THE SETTLER AND THE SAVAGE.

A TALE OF PEACE AND WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

"A capital story of South African life. Mr. Ballantyne, through the medium of a thoroughly manly and healthy tale of sport and war, frolic and danger, full of stirring yet not exaggerated scenes, presents a sketch of a very important period of the early history of our colony at the Cape of Good Hope."—Times.

With Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 5s. each.

UNDER THE WAVES;

Or, DIVING IN DEEP WATERS.

"Mr. Ballantyne enlarges the already gigantic debt due to him by the young, by his 'Under the Waves,' a story meant to illustrate the practice and peril of diving in deep water, which it does in not only an interesting, but often in amusing manner."—Times.

RIVERS OF ICE.

A TALE ILLUSTRATIVE OF ALPINE ADVENTURE AND GLACIER ACTION.

"A tale brimful of interest and stirring adventure."—Glasgow Herald.

THE PIRATE CITY.

AN ALGERINE TALE.

"The story is told with Mr. Ballantyne's usual felicity, and, as it is plentifully sprinkled with horrors, no doubt it will be greatly enjoyed by some boys."—Athenæum.

BLACK IVORY.

A TALE OF ADVENTURE AMONG THE SLAVERS OF EAST AFRICA.

"A captivating story. We heartily recommend it."—Record.

"Boys will find the book about as delightful a story of adventure as any of them could possibly desire."—Scotsman.

THE NORSEMEN IN THE WEST;

Or, AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS.

"This thoroughly delightful book is an adaptation of the Saga of Iceland, and also of Mr. Laing's 'Heimskingla; or Chronicles of the Kings of Norway,' supplemented by Mr. Ballantyne's own experience and adventures in the wilderness of America. These ingredients are put together with the skill and spirit of an accomplished story-teller; and the result is a book that cannot possibly be laid down till the very last word of the last line has been read."—Athenæum.

THE IRON HORSE;

Or, LIFE ON THE LINE. A RAILWAY TALE.

"A captivating book for boys."—Guardian.

ERLING THE BOLD.

A TALE OF THE NORSE SEA KINGS.

"A capital tale of the Norse Sea Kings."—Times.

"The story is interesting and full of moving incidents by flood and field, and it will therefore scarcely fail to be popular among lads."—Scotsman.

"The story is clearly designed, and abounds with elements of romantic interest; and the Author's illustrations are scarcely less vigorous than his text."—Athenæum.

FIGHTING THE FLAMES.

A TALE OF THE LONDON FIRE BRIGADE.

"Many a schoolboy will find keen enjoyment in the perusal of 'Fighting the Flames,' and assure his little sisters with suitable emphasis that Mr. Ballantyne is 'a stunning good story-teller.'"—Athenæum.

DEEP DOWN.

A TALE OF THE CORNISH MINES.

"Mr. Ballantyne's book will not fail to delight boys, for it is full of deeds of daring and of 'hairbreadth escapes.'"—Scotsman.

"By reading Mr. Ballantyne's admirable story a very large amount of knowledge concerning Cornish mines may be acquired; whilst from the fact of the information being given in the form of a connected narrative, it is not likely very soon to be forgotten.... A book well worthy of being extensively read."—Mining Journal.

THE FLOATING LIGHT OF THE GOODWIN SANDS.

"The tale will be especially interesting to adventure-loving boys."—Record.

SHIFTING WINDS.

A TOUGH YARN.

"A hearty, vigorous, bracing story, fresh with the pure breezes, and sparkling with the bright waters of the everlasting seas.'"—Athenæum.

THE LIGHTHOUSE.

BEING THE STORY OF A GREAT FIGHT BETWEEN MAN AND THE SEA.

Extract Letter from the Secretary of Northern Lighthouses.

" ... They (the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses) have been so much pleased with the way in which you have combined the fiction of a tale with the popular but correct account of the building of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, that they think it would be an interesting work to transmit to their Lightkeepers, and I have therefore to request that you will direct your publishers to transmit me—copies. (Signed) ALEXR. CUNNINGHAM."

"Thoroughly at home in subjects of adventure, the Author has made this, like all his stories for boys, smart in style, thrilling in interest, and abounding in incidents of every kind."—Quiver.

THE LIFEBOAT.

A TALE OF OUR COAST HEROES.

"ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION.

"DEAR SIR,—I am directed by the Committee to request your acceptance of the accompanying Photograph of a Lifeboat proceeding off to a wreck, as a small permanent acknowledgment of the important service you have rendered to the Lifeboat cause by your very interesting work entitled 'The Lifeboat: a Tale of our Coast Heroes." I remain, yours faithfully,

(Signed) "RICHARD LEWIS, Secretary."

THE GOLDEN DREAM.

A TALE OF THE DIGGINGS.

THE RED ERIC;

Or, THE WHALER'S LAST CRUISE.

GASCOYNE, THE SANDALWOOD TRADER.

A TALE OF THE PACIFIC.

"Full of cleverly and impressively drawn pictures of life and character in the Pacific."—Caledonian Mercury.

FREAKS ON THE FELLS,

AND

WHY I DID NOT BECOME A SAILOR.

THE WILD MAN OF THE WEST.

With Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.

BATTLES WITH THE SEA;

Or, HEROES OF THE LIFEBOAT AND THE ROCKET.

With Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 2s.

THE KITTEN PILGRIMS;

Or, GREAT BATTLES AND GRAND VICTORIES.

"We have copied the title-page of this amusing and instructive quarto for little folks. Nothing further is necessary. Mr. Ballantyne stands at the head of all our children's story-tellers facile princeps."—Churchman.

With Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. each.

NEW VOLUME.

A COXSWAIN'S BRIDE; Or, THE RISING TIDE: And other Tales.

THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN; Or, Low LIFE HIGH UP: And JEFF BENSON; Or, THE YOUNG COASTGUARDSMAN.

THE CREW OF THE WATER-WAGTAIL. A STORY OF NEWFOUNDLAND.

THE MIDDY AND THE MOORS. AN ALGERINE TALE.

THE PRAIRIE CHIEF.

LIFE IN THE RED BRIGADE.

A FIERY TALE. AND FORT DESOLATION; or, SOLITUDE IN THE WILDERNESS.

THE ISLAND QUEEN;

Or, DETHRONED BY FIRE AND WATER. A TALE OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.

TWICE BOUGHT.

A TALE OF THE OREGON GOLD FIELDS.

THE MADMAN AND THE PIRATE.

PHILOSOPHER JACK.

A TALE OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS.

THE RED MAN'S REVENGE.

MY DOGGIE AND I.

SIX MONTHS AT THE CAPE.

LETTERS TO PERIWINKLE FROM SOUTH AFRICA. A RECORD OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND ADVENTURE.

Crown 8vo. Price 3s. 6d. each.

TALES OF ADVENTURE BY FLOOD, FIELD, AND MOUNTAIN.

TALES OF ADVENTURE;

Or, WILD WORK IN STRANGE PLACES.

TALES OF ADVENTURE ON THE COAST.

LONDON: JAMES NISBET & Co., 21 BERNERS STREET, W.

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