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Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
1825
1894
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands
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"The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures and life of people associated with floating lighthouses off the British coast, particularly one known as the Gull-Light. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to various characters, including a curious traveler with keen grey eyes and the crew of the Gull, each with their separate challenges and interactions with fate. At the start of the book, the author presents a preface that outlines the significance of floating lighthouses and the lives of their crews, establishing a tone of wonder and respect for these unique vessels. In the opening chapter, readers meet a mysterious traveler who arrives at Ramsgate, seeking information about a man named Jones, which hints at an impending conflict. The traveler’s inquiries set a mysterious tone, foreshadowing deeper entanglements as he interacts with the crew of the Gull-Light, including Mr. Welton, the mate, and his son Jim. As the scene develops, there remains a sense of anticipation and curiosity surrounding the traveler’s purpose, the historical setting of lighthouses, and the looming dangers of the sea, paving the way for intriguing adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction
Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
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Children's Fiction
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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