The Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas

R. M. Ballantyne, born Robert Michael Ballantyne in 1825 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a prolific writer of children's literature throughout the 19th century. Ballantyne was part of a famous family of publishers and printers, which deeply influenced his career path. He began his work life as a clerk for the Hudson's Bay Company, providing him rich experiences in Canada, which later played a pivotal ...