At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. A gripping nautical tale from the popular children’s author. On the eve of his wedding to young Nellie Carr a powerful storm hits, and Bob, along with his men, must set to work to find and rescue survivors of a stricken vessel. Ballantyne tells the story of Sturdy Bob – otherwise known as Handsome Bob by the ladies of his local seaside village of Greyton. First published in 1891, ‘The Coxswain’s Bride’ by prolific author R.M.
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