02814cam a22003373u 4500 21755 UtSlPG 20260610133512.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 Personal Reminiscences in Book Making, and Some Short Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-07 Introductory -- Life in the Bell Rock lighthouse -- Nights with the fire bridgade -- A war of mercy -- Descent into the Cornish mines -- The land of the vikings -- The burglars and the parson -- Jim Greeley, the North Sea skipper -- A northern waif -- How to make the best of life: from a young man's standpoint -- Forgive and forget: a lifeboat story -- "Rescue the perishing" -- A knotty question -- Two remarkable dreams. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Personal Reminiscences in Book Making, and Some Short Stories" by R. M. Ballantyne is a collection of personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's experiences in the literary world, likely penned during the late 19th century. The book delves into the challenges and adventures of writing, particularly storybooks intended for younger audiences, drawn from the author's extensive travels and firsthand experiences in various fields. Readers can expect a mix of thoughtful insights on the craft of writing intertwined with moral lessons encapsulated in a handful of short stories. At the start of the narrative, Ballantyne introduces himself and his journey toward becoming an author, reflecting on his early life and his time working as a clerk for the Hudson's Bay Company. He recounts the amusing letters he wrote to his mother from the Canadian wilderness, which eventually inspired him to write stories based on his adventures. Ballantyne shares anecdotes about the various difficulties he faced while gathering material for his books, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in storytelling. The opening sets the stage for his general philosophy on writing, hinting at the moral overtones present in his stories and touching upon his dedication to portraying life as he experienced it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Authorship Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 -- Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21755 62901 62901