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Title: Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Michael Oltz, Suzanne Lybarger, Martin Pettit
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Malay Archipelago, primarily around the time of the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, and focuses on the adventures of the main character, Nigel Roy, a young and somewhat inexperienced sailor. Set against the backdrop of maritime exploration, the narrative delves into themes of nature, adventure, and the discovery of unique cultures. At the start of the tale, we meet Nigel and his father, Captain Roy, aboard their brig, the "Sunshine", as they sail through the dark waters of the Indian Ocean. The father-son duo engages in light-hearted banter, revealing their contrasting perspectives on life at sea. Shortly after, a violent storm hits, leading to the ship needing repairs and ultimately guiding them to the Cocos-Keeling Islands. Here, the vibrant natural beauty of the islands captures Nigel's imagination while he interacts with the local inhabitants, including a charming orphan girl named Kathy. The opening chapters set up Nigel's character development and introduce the enchanting yet perilous world of the Malay Archipelago, foreshadowing the significant events related to Krakatoa that will shape their unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 15348
Published: Mar 13, 2005
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Islands -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Murder -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Malay Archipelago -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Krakatoa (Indonesia) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Michael Oltz, Suzanne Lybarger, Martin Pettit
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Malay Archipelago, primarily around the time of the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, and focuses on the adventures of the main character, Nigel Roy, a young and somewhat inexperienced sailor. Set against the backdrop of maritime exploration, the narrative delves into themes of nature, adventure, and the discovery of unique cultures. At the start of the tale, we meet Nigel and his father, Captain Roy, aboard their brig, the "Sunshine", as they sail through the dark waters of the Indian Ocean. The father-son duo engages in light-hearted banter, revealing their contrasting perspectives on life at sea. Shortly after, a violent storm hits, leading to the ship needing repairs and ultimately guiding them to the Cocos-Keeling Islands. Here, the vibrant natural beauty of the islands captures Nigel's imagination while he interacts with the local inhabitants, including a charming orphan girl named Kathy. The opening chapters set up Nigel's character development and introduce the enchanting yet perilous world of the Malay Archipelago, foreshadowing the significant events related to Krakatoa that will shape their unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 15348
Published: Mar 13, 2005
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Islands -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Murder -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Malay Archipelago -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Krakatoa (Indonesia) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.