| Author |
Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
| Title |
Blown to Bits: The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Blown to Bits: The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the infamous Krakatoa volcanic eruption and follows the adventures of a young man named Nigel Roy and his father, Captain Roy. They encounter various challenges while sailing in the Malay Archipelago, which ultimately leads to significant historical events tied to volcanic activity. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the father-son duo aboard their brig, the "Sunshine", during a dark night in 1883. As they navigate the seas, the captain expresses skepticism about poetic notions, while Nigel finds solace in the beauty of nature. However, their voyage takes a dramatic turn as the captain senses unusual signs of volcanic activity near Krakatoa. In the midst of a violent storm, they experience damage to their ship, compelling them to seek refuge at the Cocos-Keeling Islands. This encounter sets the stage for Nigel's adventures, including meeting intriguing characters, exploring new lands, and ultimately leading him to the hermit of Krakatoa as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Islands -- Juvenile fiction
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Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction
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Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
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Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
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Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
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Murder -- Juvenile fiction
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Malay Archipelago -- Juvenile fiction
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Krakatoa (Indonesia) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23371 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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