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.
The Best of Brit Lit From the TLS
Peter Stothard
November 18, 2011

Historical Examples of ballantyne

"And don't come down this way from Mulliner's," added the careful Ballantyne.
The Ebbing Of The Tide
Louis Becke
She was ill on one occasion; Miss Ballantyne asked how she was to-day.
Spare Hours
John Brown
Some one came to Mrs. Ballantyne and said that it was just about a owre wi Davie noo.
Spare Hours
John Brown
Miss Ballantyne says that he was not ill-tempered, but on the contrary, kind, especially to children.
Spare Hours
John Brown
"But my mater brought me a new Ballantyne, sir," said the boy.
Young Blood
E. W. Hornung