Autore: Wilhelm Walloth

R.M. Ballantyne (1825–1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who penned over 100 books and was renowned for his exciting adventure stories aimed at young readers. Born on April 24, 1825, in Edinburgh, Robert Michael Ballantyne was part of a famous family of printers and publishers. At the age of 16, he went to work for the Hudson”s Bay Company and spent six years in Canada, which provided him with the material many of his books are based on. His time in the Canadian wilderness exposed him to the rugged life that would later be a characteristic element of his literary work One of Ballantyne”s notable works is “The Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky Mountains” (1863), which presents readers with gripping tales of the North American frontier. As with his other novels, Ballantyne weaves richly detailed narratives filled with both hardship and bravery, reflecting his experience and understanding of the remote and challenging landscapes. His adventure stories often carry a moral message and are distinguished by their attention to detail, reflecting Ballantyne”s dedication to accurate representation of the situations about which he wrote. He also authored the classic “The Coral Island” (1858), which notably influenced William Golding”s “Lord of the Flies”. Ballantyne”s work remains significant in the canon of children”s literature for its profound influence on the adventure genre.