The Lighthouse by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
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
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EBook-No. 21746
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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