Blown to Bits: The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Blown to Bits: The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Islands -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Canoes and canoeing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hermits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Murder -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Malay Archipelago -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Krakatoa (Indonesia) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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