Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata by R. M. Ballantyne
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"Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Malay Archipelago, primarily around the time of the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, and focuses on the adventures of the main character, Nigel Roy, a young and somewhat inexperienced sailor. Set against the backdrop of maritime exploration, the narrative delves into themes of nature,
adventure, and the discovery of unique cultures. At the start of the tale, we meet Nigel and his father, Captain Roy, aboard their brig, the "Sunshine", as they sail through the dark waters of the Indian Ocean. The father-son duo engages in light-hearted banter, revealing their contrasting perspectives on life at sea. Shortly after, a violent storm hits, leading to the ship needing repairs and ultimately guiding them to the Cocos-Keeling Islands. Here, the vibrant natural beauty of the islands captures Nigel's imagination while he interacts with the local inhabitants, including a charming orphan girl named Kathy. The opening chapters set up Nigel's character development and introduce the enchanting yet perilous world of the Malay Archipelago, foreshadowing the significant events related to Krakatoa that will shape their unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata |
| Credits |
Produced by Michael Oltz, Suzanne Lybarger, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hermits -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Malay Archipelago -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Krakatoa (Indonesia) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15348 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15348-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 889 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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