The Lighthouse by R. M. Ballantyne
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Title | The Lighthouse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Lighthouse" by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the dangerous Bell Rock and follows the lives of fishermen and shipwreck survivors, including the main character, Ruby Brand, a young sailor who becomes entwined in a series of misadventures and challenges tied to the rock's treacherous reputation. Themes of survival, the bond between characters, and the quest for redemption are woven throughout the narrative. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to two fishermen, Jock Swankie (Big Swankie) and Davy Spink, as they set out to sea on a calm morning to fish at the perilous Inch Cape, known for its hidden dangers. As they navigate the waters, they discover remnants of recent shipwrecks on the Bell Rock and retrieve a range of treasures, including valuables from the deceased body of an old man. Meanwhile, Ruby Brand experiences his own troubles, being hunted by a press-gang as he wishes to stay home to care for his mother. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for the perilous journeys and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, establishing a gripping atmosphere steeped in maritime danger and personal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Impressment -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21746 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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