The Coral Island; The Young Fur Traders
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General aging on jacket - otherwise fine.
This classic volume brings together two of R.M. Ballantyne's most beloved works of Victorian adventure fiction for young readers. The Coral Island chronicles the thrilling survival story of three young shipwreck survivors — Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin — who must rely on courage, ingenuity, and friendship to navigate the dangers of a remote Pacific island, from battling pirates to confronting cannibals. The Young Fur Traders transports readers to the rugged Canadian wilderness of the Hudson's Bay Company, following the spirited young Charley Kennedy as he abandons the comforts of home to pursue a life of daring adventure among trappers and traders on the frozen frontier. Both tales are written in Ballantyne's characteristically rousing, morally earnest tone, blending breathtaking action with a celebration of resourcefulness and boyish heroism. Together, they stand as cornerstones of the 19th-century boys' adventure genre and continue to captivate readers with their vivid settings and irresistible sense of wonder.
Author: R.M. Ballantyne
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Octopus
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General aging on jacket - otherwise fine.
This classic volume brings together two of R.M. Ballantyne's most beloved works of Victorian adventure fiction for young readers. The Coral Island chronicles the thrilling survival story of three young shipwreck survivors — Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin — who must rely on courage, ingenuity, and friendship to navigate the dangers of a remote Pacific island, from battling pirates to confronting cannibals. The Young Fur Traders transports readers to the rugged Canadian wilderness of the Hudson's Bay Company, following the spirited young Charley Kennedy as he abandons the comforts of home to pursue a life of daring adventure among trappers and traders on the frozen frontier. Both tales are written in Ballantyne's characteristically rousing, morally earnest tone, blending breathtaking action with a celebration of resourcefulness and boyish heroism. Together, they stand as cornerstones of the 19th-century boys' adventure genre and continue to captivate readers with their vivid settings and irresistible sense of wonder.