Shifting Winds by R.M. Ballantyne is a thrilling adventure novel set in the mid-19th century. The story follows the journey of three young men, Jack, Peter, and George, who set out on a whaling expedition from Scotland to the Arctic. However, their voyage takes a dangerous turn when they encounter a fierce storm that damages their ship and leaves them stranded on an unknown island. As they struggle to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, the trio must also contend with hostile natives, dangerous wildlife, and the constant ...
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Shifting Winds by R.M. Ballantyne is a thrilling adventure novel set in the mid-19th century. The story follows the journey of three young men, Jack, Peter, and George, who set out on a whaling expedition from Scotland to the Arctic. However, their voyage takes a dangerous turn when they encounter a fierce storm that damages their ship and leaves them stranded on an unknown island. As they struggle to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, the trio must also contend with hostile natives, dangerous wildlife, and the constant threat of starvation. Along the way, they discover a mysterious cave filled with treasure, but their greed and desire for riches threaten to tear them apart. Throughout their journey, the boys learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Will they be able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead and make it back home alive? Shifting Winds is an exciting and action-packed tale of survival and adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.The morning after the storm was bright and beautiful. The breakers, indeed, were still thundering on the shore, but otherwise the sea was calm, and the sun shone into the breakfast parlour of Seaside Villa with a degree of intensity that might have warmed the heart of an oyster. It certainly warmed the heart of the household cat, which, being an early riser, was first down-stairs, and lay at full length on the rug, enjoying at once the heat of the glowing fire which tinged its brown back with red, and the blazing sun which turned its white breast yellow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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