Project Gutenberg 2007-11-06 Public domain in the USA. 99 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands, the narrative revolves around the intriguing character of Captain Gascoyne and his crew, including the rugged seaman John Bumpus. The story unfolds amidst the tension of piracy and the dangers of savage islanders, capturing the reader's attention with themes of bravery, duty, and the complex moral fabric of island life. The opening of the tale introduces us to a tranquil scene aboard a schooner in the Great Pacific, where the crew is enjoying a lazy morning until they are roused into action. It highlights the contrasting characters of Gascoyne—a determined and stoic captain—and John Bumpus, whose jovial disposition and physical prowess promise comedic relief amidst the mounting tensions. As they approach a coral island, the plot thickens with hints of conflict from both human adversaries and the landscape itself, setting the stage for encounters that will test their courage and challenge their values. Further developments reveal an impending clash with a native savage, enriching the narrative with hints of violence and alliance that will shape the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Islands -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Pirates -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Pacific Ocean -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels 613876 2025-07-09T14:38:18.504658 text/html 631357 2007-11-06T16:09:56 text/html 361215 2025-07-09T14:38:28.182659 application/epub+zip 368950 2025-07-09T14:38:21.789659 application/epub+zip 306061 2025-07-09T14:38:20.466664 application/epub+zip 611629 2025-07-09T14:38:32.767127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597095 2025-07-09T14:38:27.224616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510304 2022-09-11T05:17:24.554422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585839 2025-07-09T14:38:17.683691 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 585763 2007-11-06T16:09:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21663 2025-07-09T14:38:32.893097 application/rdf+xml 13993 2025-07-09T14:38:20.964662 image/jpeg 3348 2025-07-09T14:38:20.714654 image/jpeg 270595 2007-11-06T16:09:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 223755 2007-11-06T16:09:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 348878 2025-07-09T14:38:18.554669 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia