Ballantyne
noun
R (obert) M (ichael). 1825–94, British author, noted for such adventure stories as The Coral Island (1857)
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Contemporary Examples of ballantyne
He acknowledged various literary forebears, from Ballantyne to Defoe, in the creation of what became Treasure Island.
Historical Examples of ballantyne
"And don't come down this way from Mulliner's," added the careful Ballantyne.
The Ebbing Of The TideLouis Becke
Some one came to Mrs. Ballantyne and said that it was just about a owre wi Davie noo.
Spare HoursJohn Brown
She was ill on one occasion; Miss Ballantyne asked how she was to-day.
Spare HoursJohn Brown
Miss Ballantyne says that he was not ill-tempered, but on the contrary, kind, especially to children.
Spare HoursJohn Brown
"But my mater brought me a new Ballantyne, sir," said the boy.
Young BloodE. W. Hornung