Battles with the Sea

R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who penned over 100 books. Best known for his adventure stories for young readers, his work is characterized by vivid descriptions, detail-oriented narratives, and moralistic tones. Born in Edinburgh, his early career was in the printing business, which he left to become a full-time writer following the success of his first nov...