The Coral Island - Robert Michael Ballantyne - Books - - 9798670924207 - November 1, 2020
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Robert Michael Ballantyne
The Coral Island

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Book Excerpt: ...balmy breeze fanned my cheek, and I thought of home, and the garden at the back of my father's cottage, with its luxuriant flowers, and the sweet-scented honey-suckle that my dear mother trained so carefully upon the trellised porch. But the roaring of the surf put these delightful thoughts to flight, and I was back again at sea, watching the dolphins and the flying-fish, and reefing topsails off the wild and stormy Cape Horn. Gradually the roar of the surf became louder and more distinct. I thought of being wrecked far far away from my native land, and slowly opened my eyes to meet those of my companion Jack, who, with a look of intense anxiety, was gazing into my face."Speak to us, my dear Ralph," whispered Jack, tenderly, "are you better now?"I smiled and looked up, saying, "Better; why, what do you mean, Jack? I'm quite well""Then what are you shamming for, and frightening us in this way?" said Peterkin, smiling through his tears; for the poor boy had been really under the impressi...

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released November 1, 2020
ISBN13 9798670924207
Pages 248
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 14 mm   ·   367 g
Language English  

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