Personal Reminiscences in Book Making, and Some Short Stories by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Personal Reminiscences in Book Making, and Some Short Stories
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Introductory -- Life in the Bell Rock lighthouse -- Nights with the fire bridgade -- A war of mercy -- Descent into the Cornish mines -- The land of the vikings -- The burglars and the parson -- Jim Greeley, the North Sea skipper -- A northern waif -- How to make the best of life: from a young man's standpoint -- Forgive and forget: a lifeboat story -- "Rescue the perishing" -- A knotty question -- Two remarkable dreams.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Personal Reminiscences in Book Making, and Some Short Stories" by R. M. Ballantyne is a collection of personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's experiences in the literary world, likely penned during the late 19th century. The book delves into the challenges and adventures of writing, particularly storybooks intended for younger audiences, drawn from the author's extensive travels and firsthand experiences in various fields. Readers can expect a mix of thoughtful insights on the craft of writing intertwined with moral lessons encapsulated in a handful of short stories. At the start of the narrative, Ballantyne introduces himself and his journey toward becoming an author, reflecting on his early life and his time working as a clerk for the Hudson's Bay Company. He recounts the amusing letters he wrote to his mother from the Canadian wilderness, which eventually inspired him to write stories based on his adventures. Ballantyne shares anecdotes about the various difficulties he faced while gathering material for his books, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in storytelling. The opening sets the stage for his general philosophy on writing, hinting at the moral overtones present in his stories and touching upon his dedication to portraying life as he experienced it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Authorship
Subject Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 -- Anecdotes
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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