Read Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata Page 83
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+UNDER THE WAVES+;
Or, DIVING IN DEEP WATERS.
"Mr. Ballantyne enlarges the already gigantic debt due to him by theyoung, by his 'Under the Waves,' a story meant to illustrate thepractice and peril of diving in deep water, which it does in not only aninteresting, but often in amusing manner."--_Times_.
+RIVERS OF ICE+.
A TALE ILLUSTRATIVE OF ALPINE ADVENTURE AND GLACIER ACTION.
"A tale brimful of interest and stirring adventure."--_Glasgow Herald_.
+THE PIRATE CITY+.
AN ALGERINE TALE.
"The story is told with Mr. Ballantyne's usual felicity, and, as it isplentifully sprinkled with horrors, no doubt it will be greatly enjoyedby some boys."--_Athenaeum_.
+BLACK IVORY+.
A TALE OF ADVENTURE AMONG THE SLAVERS OF EAST AFRICA.
"A captivating story. We heartily recommend it."--_Record_.
"Boys will find the book about as delightful a story of adventure as anyof them could possibly desire."--_Scotsman_.
+THE NORSEMEN IN THE WEST+;
Or, AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS.
"This thoroughly delightful book is an adaptation of the Saga ofIceland, and also of Mr. Laing's 'Heimskingla; or Chronicles of theKings of Norway,' supplemented by Mr. Ballantyne's own experience andadventures in the wilderness of America. These ingredients are puttogether with the skill and spirit of an accomplished story-teller; andthe result is a book that cannot possibly be laid down till the verylast word of the last line has been read."--_Athenaeum_.