| Author |
Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
| Title |
The Lighthouse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roy Brown, Wiltshire, England
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| Summary |
"The Lighthouse" by R.M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set around the hazardous Bell Rock off the Scottish coast and revolves around key characters such as Ruby Brand, a young sailor, and two fishermen, Davy Spink and Jock Swankie, who are initially searching for treasures among the wrecks. The novel explores themes of adventure, danger at sea, and the challenges of finding one's place in a treacherous environment. At the start of the story, two fishermen embark on a journey to the Bell Rock, known for its hidden dangers that cause shipwrecks. As they row out to sea, the men engage in casual dialogue about their fishing prospects and the mysterious allure of the rock, which is associated with loss and treasure. The narrative takes a darker turn when they discover the remains of a dead man among wreckage, leading to a tense moment as they grapple with their morality and the spoils of their find. Meanwhile, Ruby Brand, introduced shortly thereafter, faces his own life struggles as he deals with the societal pressures of press-gangs and the tragedy of his father's recent shipwreck, setting up an intertwining web of hardship, resilience, and the human spirit against the backdrop of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Impressment -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15124 |
| Release Date |
Feb 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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