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The Scottish juvenile fiction writer R. M. Ballantyne was born into a famous family of publishers. Leaving home at age 16 he went to work for the Hudson's Bay Company; after returning home to Scotland R. M. Ballantyne published his first book "Hudson's Bay" detailing his experiences... Read Full Overview

"'Honesty is the best policy, ' Tom, you may depend on it," said a youth to his companion, one afternoon, as they walked along the margin of one of those brawling rivulets which, born amid the snows of the Rocky Mountain peaks, run a wild and plunging course of many miles before... Read Full Overview

Twice Bought tells the story of a young boy who is sold into slavery in Africa and eventually purchased by a British merchant. Along the way, he must navigate the treacherous world of international trade and confront the harsh realities of life as a slave. With its powerful... Read Full Overview

Twice Bought tells the story of a young boy who is sold into slavery in Africa and eventually purchased by a British merchant. Along the way, he must navigate the treacherous world of international trade and confront the harsh realities of life as a slave. With its powerful... Read Full Overview

Twice Bought, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

How long Tolly Trevor remained in a state of horrified surprise no one can tell, for he was incapable of observation at the time, besides being alone. On returning to consciousness he found himself galloping towards the exploded fortress at full speed, and did not draw rein till... Read Full Overview

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Twice Bought is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story revolves around a young man named Jack, who is sold into slavery by his uncle. Jack is bought by a wealthy Arab merchant, who takes him to his home in Morocco. Jack is forced to work hard and endure many hardships,... Read Full Overview

"Twice Bought" from R. M. Ballantyne. Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books (1825-1894).

Fred Westly shook his head, but did not reply. Many a time had he reasoned with his friend, Tom Brixton, about the sin of gambling, and urged him to be content with the result of each day's digging for gold, but his words had no effect. Young Brixton had resolved to make a fortune... Read Full Overview

Fred Westly shook his head, but did not reply. Many a time had he reasoned with his friend, Tom Brixton, about the sin of gambling, and urged him to be content with the result of each day's digging for gold, but his words had no effect. Young Brixton had resolved to make a fortune... Read Full Overview

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Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book... Read Full Overview

Twice Bought is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Peter Ruggles, who is sold into slavery twice in his life. The first time he is sold, he is taken from his family and sent to work on a plantation in the West Indies. The... Read Full Overview

"'Honesty is the best policy, ' Tom, you may depend on it," said a youth to his companion, one afternoon, as they walked along the margin of one of those brawling rivulets which, born amid the snows of the Rocky Mountain peaks, run a wild and plunging course of many miles before... Read Full Overview