R. M. Ballantyne's The Red Man's Revenge is a thrilling action tale. The story takes place in the wilds of North America during the 19th century, and centers on the conflict between indigenous peoples and European colonists. Story centers on protagonist Ralph Norberry, a young British guy who becomes embroiled in an exciting adventure. Along the way, he is forced to deal with the hard realities of wilderness survival, including encounters with hazardous species and difficult surroundings. They set off on a dangerous adventure together, pursued by hostile tribes to stop them. Learn about the complex beliefs and challenges of Native American tribes during a time of great upheaval and change through Ralph's eyes. The story's compelling narrative and examination of cultural relations make for an exciting read that both captures the spirit of adventure and sheds light on the realities of the time period.
R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855). Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833. The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders.
