Collins publishing, 1953 Black Beauty by Anna Sewell The Coral Island by R.M Ballantyne Illustrated editions Red faux leather books with patterned sleeves and gold sprayed edges. Both books are in great vintage condition. Black Beauty is in great condition though the cover and spine has some wear and there is a small pen mark at the edge. The Coral Island is in good condition though the end pages has a small hole. The cover and spine has shelf wear and some of the pages show signs of age. The patterned sleeves have some shelf wear as well. Please see photos for details! Book dimensions 7 1/2" L x 4 3/4" W x 3/4" D
Freaks On The Fells by R.M. Ballantyne hard back Publisher: Porter & Coates, circa 1870's Condition: Good - rubbing of the covers, foxing
R.M.Ballantyne is possibly the greatest writer of children's adventure stories. He is most famous for his work "The Coral Island", but wrote more than a hundred stories. Because of a mistake he made in The Coral Island, in which he gave an incorrect thickness of coconut shells, he subsequently travelled all over the world to gain ensure his stories were accurate and carefully researched. For example, he served for as a London fireman while researching "Fighting the Flames" and for "Deep Down" he spent time with the tin miners of Cornwall. In this Collection, ten of his best known and loved stories are included, complete and unabridged. They are: Hudson Bay, The Coral Island (illustrated), The Dog Crusoe and his Master, Away in the Wilderness, Fast in the Ice, The Lifeboat, Post Haste, My Doggie and I, The Madman and the Pirate and The Pirate City
The Coral Island | Vintage Children's Book | Classic Stories | R M Ballantyne | Props | Hardback | Vintage Books Inspire your child’s sense of adventure with this beautiful 1960’s edition of R.M. Ballantyne’s ever popular and well known classic, The Coral Island. The novel was first published in 1857 and is still loved by many children today- in fact, it has never been out of print! In great vintage condition.
This classic children's tale is not one to be missed! R. M. Ballantyne introduces the titular character in the following manner - Martin Rattler was a very bad boy. At least his aunt, Mrs Dorothy Grumbit, said so; and certainly she ought to have known, if anybody should, for Martin lived with her, and was, as she herself expressed it, “the bane of her existence; the very torment of her life.” No doubt of it whatever, according to Aunt Dorothy Grumbit’s showing, Martin Rattler was “a remarkably bad boy.” - read about the trouble he gets himself into and how he winds up on an epic adventure travelling across the South American continent! This book is a true vintage gem! Title: Martin Rattler Author: R. M. Ballantyne Publisher: Nelson Publication Date: Undated Format: Hardcover Condition: This book is in a good condition for its age. The boards have markings and the free endpaper is missing.
Vintage The Middy and the Moors hardback book by R M Ballantyne from the 1920s. A great gift item for use or for decorative purposes. Stunning cover. A sweet item. In used vintage condition. No rips or tears but some general wear related to age and discolouration of pages. Writing to the inside. If you have any questions, please just ask. Thanks for visiting!
Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines By R. M. Ballantyne | Author: R. M. Ballantyne | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: Apr 14, 2018 | Number of Pages: 144 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1987553675 | ISBN-13: 9781987553673
'The Coxswain's Bride' or 'The Rising Tide'; A Tale of the Sea and Other Tales; 'Jack Frost and Sons' and 'A Double Rescue' Written & Illustrated by R. M. Ballantyne The five Illustrations are black and white Vintage Hardback Book Published by James Nisbet & Co. Limited, London The Coxswain's Bride was completed in 1891 Undated but inscription at beginning of book to the owner is dated July 1901. Author died in 1894. P234 also states book printed by T. and A. Constable, Printers to Her Majesty which points to Queen Victoria, therefore book appears to be published in late 1890s Vintage Hardback Book Very Good Condition. See photos for condition Beautiful striking blue cover
The Coral Island by R.M. Ballantyne - c1948 Published by The Thames Publishing Co. Hardback, navy blue cloth on boards with black lettering to spine. The book is in very good condition - pages are clean and binding is tight. The jacket is in good condition - rubbing, creasing and some small tears, also some loss to bottom of spine (see photos). 248 pages. Height: 8.25" (21cms); width: 5.5" (14cms)
One of the young men influenced by Ballantyne was Robert Louis Stevenson. He was so impressed with the story of The Coral Island (1857) that he based portions of his famous book Treasure Island (1881) on themes found in Ballantyne. He honoured Ballantyne in the introduction to Treasure Island with the following poem: To the Hesitating Purchaser If sailor tales to sailor tunes, Storm and adventure, heat and cold, If schooners, islands, and maroons, And buccaneers, and buried gold, And all the old romance, retold Exactly in the ancient way, Can please, as me they pleased of old, The wiser youngsters of today: So be it, and fall on! If not, If studious youth no longer crave, His ancient appetites forgot, Kingston, or Ballantyne the brave, Or Cooper of the wood and wave: So be it, also! And may I And all my pirates share the grave Where these and their creations lie! WAS CAPTAIN COOK COOKED?Of all the explorers, navigators and geographers of the planet Earth, few have surpassed the accomplishments of the English commander Captain James Cook in the eighteenth century.Of all the popular accounts of Captain Cook's voyages, none had focused so compellingly on the gustatory habits of the \"savages\" encountered on balmy paradises of the South Sea islands than this remarkable and engrossing documentation by the historical novelist R. M. Ballantyne.With clear and compelling prose and most of all with Victorian sensibilities at full throttle, Ballyntine takes a few pages to sketch in some of the great Captain's biography -- but mostly revels in bloodthirsty battles and gruesome details of South Seas atrocities -- cannibalism just one of a long list.So batten your hatches, pull up your anchor and prepare to sail into a true tale of gruesome and self-righteous horror -- and page-turning entertainment.
| Author: R.M. Ballantyne | Publisher: Wildside Press | Publication Date: Sep 09, 2020 | Number of Pages: 101 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1479453382 | ISBN-13: 9781479453382
Scotland is home to some of the greatest authors of all time. J.M. Barrie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Robert Burns are just a few of the famous Scottish writers.
The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean, By R. M. Ballantyne. This lovely Clothbound hardcover has lovely purple detail to the spine and cover and contains a full colour plate in the opening pages. Please note this book contains an inscribed sticker from 1951. Please feel free to message if you have any questions :) Visit my Etsy shop for more vintage and antique books, bookish gifts and more! Shop disclaimer for vintage books: Please be aware that condition will vary slightly. As these are old and pre-loved, some books may have slight flaws such as: old writing/inscriptions, shelf wear, fading, ribbon stains, or be showing general signs of ageing. The books you will receive will be in good condition, but we want to reiterate that due to the age of these vintage books, they are not in new/perfect condition. All books in my shop are vintage/antique and have gone through various quality checks - any ‘major tarnishes or quality issues will be stated in the listing or photographed for your reference.
Antique book - Martin Rattler by R M Ballantyne published 1901. 'A boys adventures in the Forests of Brazil.' Cloth bound book presented to Henry Farrar 'for learning the Anniversary Hymns for Jubilee 1903. This lovely book is showing its considerable age. Some foxing/browning of the page edges. Plus some creasing on a few page corners. One page has some tear damage (pictured) One lovely colour plate. Measures 5 inches by 7.5 inches. .
The Walrus Hunters by R. M. Ballantyne, c.1910. Bound in a hardback cover with leather spine.
One night, soon after we entered the tropics, an awful storm burst upon our ship. The first squall of wind carried away two of our masts, and left only the foremast standing. There was no room for me upon the lifeboat; but being left behind saved my life -- and the lives of Peterkin and Jack Martin, my two companions. \"Come, boys,\" said Jack Martin in a grave tone as we stood on the quarterdeck awaiting our fate -- \"You see it is impossible that the little boat can reach the shore, crowded with men.\" He had us take hold of a loose oar, and guided us to shelter on a deserted coral isle. . . . . . . and that is the beginning of my harrowing tale. The novel was still considered a classic for English primary school children in the early 20th century. In the United States it was long a staple of suggested reading lists for high-school students; such a list, discussed in a 1915 article in The English Journal, recommends the novel in the category \"Stories for Boys in Easy Style\".
Grasshopper poems; The Butterfly's Ball and The Grasshopper's Feast, Berry the Fairy, and Poetry and stories of old and new, by various poets, and Jean Elizabeth Ward, about Grasshoppers and their many friends. Including Grasshopper Poems by, E. E. Cummings, Velimir Khlebnikov, William Blake, John Keats, R. M. Ballantyne, Richard Lovelace, Aesop’s, Goethe, La Fontaine, and John Rae, with illustrations by John Rae. Third in a series; this book follows, Turtles Too, and Rabbits Too. A delight for all ages.
Title: Silver Lake Author: R. M. Ballantyne Description: Green cloth boards stamped in black (featuring the publisher's Star Series design). No date, published circa 1930's. Some edge fading around head and foot of spine. Short gift inscription on ffep. Dust jacket edge chipped, particularly at foot of spine and top edge of front panel; price clipped. DJ in archival sleeve. 175, plus [8] pp. ads. 7.5 x 5.25 inches. This edition of Silver Lake was published by Frederick Warne & Co. as part of their Star Series. The Star Series were only issued from Warne's UK office. Based on the listed books on the rear panel of the dust jacket, this was probably published around 1936. The story is set in the wintry northern woods of America. A young brother and sister, Roy and Nellie, experience adventures in the wilderness, with encounters with Native Indians being prominent in the telling. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a prolific Scottish author of juvenile fiction. Silver Lake was originally published in 1867. An earlier novel of Ballantyne's, The Coral Island, served as an inspiration for the notable writings of his fellow Scotsmen: Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island and J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. Binding: Hardcover Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: Good Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co. Place: London and New York Year: Language: English ISBN: n/a Keywords: juvenile, fiction, novel, adventure, young adult, YA, Indians, Native Americans, wilderness,
Martin Rattler Hardcover & Dustcover By R. M. Ballantyne Reprint, Published by Blackie Circa 1960. *Please note that more than one book ordered from our store can be shipped together and any shipping overages can be refunded upon request.
Reproduction of the original: The Red Man's Revenge by R.M Ballantyne
This listing is for "Gascoyne" The Sandle Wood Trader A Tale of The Pacific by R M Ballantyne Printed by AL Burt Publishers HC Book. This book is very old but does not have a copyright page. I am guessing it was printed in the 1910's. There is light soiling and cover shelf ware but no writing, missing pages or other such issues. See pic.
Titles: Coral Island; Martin Rattler; The Young Fur Traders; The Dog Crusoe; The World of Ice; The Gorilla Hunters; Fast in Ice; Shifting Winds; Fighting the Flames; UngavaAuthor: R. M. BallantynePublisher: Nelson, Ward, Kelly, NisbetPublication Date: Undated - inscriptions 1893-1922Format: HardcoverCondition: These books are in good condition for their age with signs of wear, loose endpapers, marking on boards, wear to spine ends and corners.Reader's noteOur beautiful vintage books would make a fantastic gift for any vintage book lover. Here at Country House Library you will find an eclectic mix of genres to choose from that would pique anyone's interest! This vintage collection of R. M. Ballantyne novels would be a brilliant read for any fan of vintage adventure books. Treat your loved one today and find a new home for these pre-loved books. Our books can also be used for home décor with colourful designs, dust-jackets and illustrated covers that can be displayed on the bookshelf!
LibriVox recording of The Island Queen by R. M. Ballantyne. Read in English by Rachel; Mike Pelton; Esther ben Simonides; Xenablue The story of Dominic, Otto...
The novel, Fast in the Ice written by R.M. Ballantyne has a story of much hearty cheer given as the brig left Old England for the Polar Seas. Many a tearful eye gazed that day as she steered her course into the unknown regions of the far north. But she was never welcomed back with a cheer, and no one ever looked up to see her sails heading toward land as they rose on the distant horizon. The captain of the brig Harvey was a tall, strong man, with short, curly black hair and stern black eyes. The narrator refers to Frome as \"the yank of a chain\" and depicts him as \"the most stunning figure in Starkfield,\" \"the ruin of a man,\" and with a \"careless powerful look, in spite of a lameness stopping each movement.\" The narrator seeks to discover more about him out of curiosity. He learns that Frome's limp resulted from an injury sustained in a \"smash-up\" twenty-four years earlier, but further information is withheld. The narrator also learns little else from Frome's neighbors, aside from the fact that Ethan's attempt at higher education decades earlier was derailed by his father's sudden illness following an injury, which forced him to return to the farm to help his parents and never leave again.
The Coral Island by R M Ballantyne - Hamlyn Classic Library Vintage Hardback Book With dustcover which is ripped and tatty Inscription inside the front Tanning to pages See photos
Hunted and Harried is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. It covers a story of a small troop of dragoons crossing the ford of the river Cairn, in Dumfriesshire. They ended their way towards the moors and uplands of Skeoch Hill. Their somewhat worn aspect and mud told of a long ride over rugged ground. Slipping his arm around the waist of the terrified blonde, the trooper rudely attempted to terminate his sentence in a practical manner. But before he could put his lips on her face, one of his teammates struck him, knocking him to the ground. He describes how the people took up arms against a licentious soldiery, who ravaged the land and desecrated helpless women and children. On a brilliant summer morning in the last quarter of the seventeenth century, a small troop of horsemen crossed the ford of the river Cairn, in Dumfriesshire. Not far from the spot where the little church of Irongray was, they went towards the moors and uplands of Skeoch Hill. Dragoons trotting along the road that led into the solitudes of the hills, with all the careless dash of men whose interests are centered chiefly on the excitements of the passing hour.
Title: The Coral Island Author: R.M. Ballantyne Publisher: Collins Publication date: 1970 Format: leatherette binding Size: 18.5cm x 11cm Pages: 317 Condition: good, slight yellowing of pages consistent with age otherwise clean. Signs of use and age/shelf related wear (see photos). Delivery: 1st class signed for within the UK and International tracked outside the UK.
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Title: The Coral IslandAuthor: R.M. BallantynePublisher: DakersPublication Date: UndatedFormat: Hardback with dust jacketCondition: This book is in good condition for its age. The dust jacket is worn and has markings. There is an inscription on the free endpaper. Tanned pages.Reader's noteLooking for unique antiue books? Add this beautiful edition of The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean to your collection! Written by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne and one of the first works of juvenile fiction to feature exclusively juvenile heroes; the story relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island, the only survivors of a shipwreck. “A feathered arrow without a barb,” said he, “is a good weapon, but a barbed arrow without feathers is utterly useless.”. Read on in this rare gem, complete with rainbow covered dust jacket, one among a bounty of stunning vintage books and classic novels on our online used bookstore.
The 'Rover of the Andes' follows a group of travelers as they navigate their way across the wilds of Argentina and Peru. With each surprise, acquaintance, and lesson that their adventure brings, we are reminded that not everything is as it seems. This adventure is unmissable for those who enjoyed Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 - 1894) was a Scottish author. Born into a family of famous printers and publishers, his expertise was juvenile fiction, and he wrote over 100 hugely successful books in this genre. The most notable of these include ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Eagle Cliff’, and ‘The Gorilla Hunters’. Famed for his tendency to fully immerse himself into the environment of whichever story he was working on, his lively prose is unmissable for those who enjoyed Matt Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’.ProduktfaktaISBN: 9788726987027Utgivningsdatum: 2021-11-02Språk: EngelskaFörfattare: R. M. BallantyneFörlag: Saga EgmontLängd: 246 sidor
Martin Rattler is a boy of fourteen when he and his friend, Barney, row a boat on the ocean only to discover that the waves were crashing too hard and they can't row themselves back to shore. Luckily, a trade ship spotted them and they were rescued. But instead of sending the boys back to shore, which would delay the sailors, they keep the boys on the ship to work. The boys become accustomed to a sailor's life only to discover that pirates still sail the seas and they slip into the ocean to escape capture. Thus begins their adventure in the jungles where they encounter strange and wonderful creatures, survive the wilds and hunt for their own food.
