The Story of the Rock by R. M. Ballantyne
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Title | The Story of the Rock |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Story of the Rock" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the ambitious story of the Eddystone lighthouse and the family involved in its construction, spanning multiple attempts and failures. With engaging characters like John Potter, a stone cutter turned lighthouse keeper, and his mischievous son Tommy, the book explores themes of perseverance, engineering, and the challenges faced when confronting nature's fury. The opening of the novel introduces us to the initial attempts to build the Eddystone lighthouse, focusing on a family, particularly the interactions between John Potter and his son Tommy. John Potter’s frustrations with his tempestuous wife, Mrs. Potter, set a familial tone, while their discussions hint at a past riddled with ambitious projects. Through Tommy's innocent revelations and his father's determined character, we see the enthusiasm surrounding the dangerous and challenging task of constructing a lighthouse in treacherous waters. The early recollections of failed structures and adventurous incidents, like being captured by a French warship, enrich the backdrop against which these characters develop. Overall, this lays the foundation for an adventurous tale interwoven with historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23272 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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