The Coral Island

R. M. Ballantyne's "The Coral Island" is a quintessential adventure novel that elegantly weaves themes of survival, morality, and the clash of cultures against the lush backdrop of the South Seas. Published in 1857, this vivid narrative follows the escapades of three boys—Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin—who find themselves marooned on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Ballantyne’s masterful prose com...