Ballantyne

/ ˈbælənˌtaɪn /

noun

1. BallantyneR(obert)M(ichael)18251894MBritishWRITING: children's author R ( obert ) M ( ichael ). 1825–94, British author, noted for such adventure stories as The Coral Island (1857)

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He acknowledged various literary forebears, from Ballantyne to Defoe, in the creation of what became Treasure Island.

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Mr. Ballantyne weaves the romantic episode of the mutiny of the 'Bounty' into a most effective narrative.

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Mr. Ballantyne has blended with the incidents of war on the Danube a story of personal adventure spiritedly told.

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What can you say of his last years and his struggle to pay off the debts incurred by his connection with Ballantyne?

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Miss Ballantyne thinks the skull was taken away with the other bones, but put back again.

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Meanwhile the valorous Sir Ballantyne saweth wood but sayeth naught.

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