The Story of the Rock by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Story of the Rock
Note Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Story of the Rock" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the ambitious story of the Eddystone lighthouse and the family involved in its construction, spanning multiple attempts and failures. With engaging characters like John Potter, a stone cutter turned lighthouse keeper, and his mischievous son Tommy, the book explores themes of perseverance, engineering, and the challenges faced when confronting nature's fury. The opening of the novel introduces us to the initial attempts to build the Eddystone lighthouse, focusing on a family, particularly the interactions between John Potter and his son Tommy. John Potter’s frustrations with his tempestuous wife, Mrs. Potter, set a familial tone, while their discussions hint at a past riddled with ambitious projects. Through Tommy's innocent revelations and his father's determined character, we see the enthusiasm surrounding the dangerous and challenging task of constructing a lighthouse in treacherous waters. The early recollections of failed structures and adventurous incidents, like being captured by a French warship, enrich the backdrop against which these characters develop. Overall, this lays the foundation for an adventurous tale interwoven with historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23272
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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