The Coral Island (Puffin Classics)

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At last we came among the Coral Islands of the Pacific; and I shall never forget the delight with which I gazed—when we chanced to pass one—at the pure white, dazzling shores, and the verdant palm-trees, which looked bright and beautiful in the sunshine. And often did we three long to be landed on one, imagining that we should certainly find perfect happiness there! Our wish was granted sooner than we expected. Hanlon, David; Edmond, Rod (1999), "Rev. of Rod Edmond, Representing the South Pacific: Colonial Discourse from Cook to Gauguin", American Historical Review, 104 (4): 1261–1262, doi: 10.2307/2649581, JSTOR 2649581, S2CID 162306632, archived from the original on 20 July 2021 , retrieved 14 January 2020

Beach Deluxe– The Beach Deluxe room also accommodates up to four guests comfortably and offers a double bed or two single beds. This room measures in at approximately 323 square feet and has a private balcony or terrace with a partial ocean view. Each Beach Deluxe has a private bathroom and comes with a refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. While thus meditating, I naturally bethought me of my Bible, for I had faithfully kept the promise which I gave at parting to my beloved mother—that I would read it every morning; and it was with a feeling of dismay that I remembered I had left it in the ship. I was much troubled about this. However, I consoled myself with reflecting that I could keep the second part of my promise to her—namely, that I should never omit to say my prayers. So I rose quietly lest I should disturb my companions, who were still asleep, and stepped aside into the bushes for this purpose. Situated just a mere 15 minutes by boat from Phuket, Coral Island is home to a few attractions, restaurants, and shopping opportunities that are off the beaten path. For those who are looking for some peace and quiet, hop on a boat and head out to this picture-perfect island and indulge in some luxury experiences. Freedom Restaurant The string of the bow was formed of our piece of whip-cord, part of which, as he did not like to cut it, was rolled round the bow. Perhaps,” said Peterkin, “some ship or other has touched here long ago for wood, and only taken one tree.”Ralph and Bloody Bill making their escape on board the pirate schooner, from an 1884 edition of the novel Nevertheless we passed the dreaded cape without much rough weather, and in the course of a few weeks afterwards were sailing gently, before a warm tropical breeze, over the Pacific Ocean. Thus we proceeded on our voyage—sometimes bounding merrily before a fair breeze; at other times floating calmly on the glassy wave and fishing for the curious inhabitants of the deep, all of which, although the sailors thought little of them, were strange, and interesting, and very wonderful to me. a b c Rennie, Neil (2004), "Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–1894)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (onlineed.), Oxford University Press, doi: 10.1093/ref:odnb/1232 , retrieved 17 December 2013 (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)

a b c d McCulloch, Fiona (2000), " 'The Broken Telescope': Misrepresentation in The Coral Island", Children's Literature Association Quarterly, 25 (3): 137–145, doi: 10.1353/chq.0.1401, S2CID 143981168

CHAPTER XI.

That’s true, Ralph. The day is pretty far advanced, and I doubt if I can make even one bow before dark. To be sure, I might work by firelight after the sun goes down.” The Coral Island' by Scottish writer R.M.Ballantyne was one of the first books to come out in the genre, that used to be called 'juvenile fiction'. These days we call it Young Adult literature. So, this was one of the first ever YA books. It came out in 1858. I read an abridged version of it when I was a kid and I loved it. I always wanted to read the full version. So I was happy to read it today. I was especially excited to find it in Little Dragon format, hands up who remembers the little dragons? These children's books are practically historical their own right these days and this one was published in 1966, a 'Red Dragon For boys and girls (8-12 years). Price 2'6. The Coral Island was an almost instant success, and was translated into almost every European language within fifty years of its publication. [56] It was widely admired by its contemporary readers, although modern critics view the text as featuring "dated colonialist themes and arguably racist undertones". [6] Ballantyne's blend of blood-thirsty adventure and pious imperialism appealed not just to his target juvenile audience but also to their parents and teachers. [57] He is today mainly remembered for The Coral Island, to the exclusion of much of his other work. [58]

Elleray, M. (2010). "Little Builders: Coral Insects, Missionary Culture, and the Victorian Child". Victorian Literature and Culture. 39: 223. doi: 10.1017/S1060150310000367. S2CID 162940808. What can it be?” said Peterkin in a low whisper, while we all involuntarily crept closer to each other.

Ballantyne, R. M. (2004) [1893], Personal Reminiscences in Book Making, Kessinger Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4191-4102-7

Thank you, Peterkin,” said I. “It was kind of you to do that instead of scolding me for a lazy fellow, as I confess I deserve.” a b Cox, Michael; Riches, Christopher (2012), "Ballantyne, R. M. [Robert Michael Ballantyne] (1825–1894) Scottish novelist", A Dictionary of Writers and their Works (onlineed.), Oxford University Press, doi: 10.1093/acref/9780199585052.001.0001, ISBN 9780199585052 Korg, Jacob (1976), "Rev. of Brian Street, The Savage in Literature: Representations of 'Primitive' Society in English Fiction, 1858–1920", Nineteenth-Century Fiction, 31 (1): 118–119, doi: 10.2307/2933323, JSTOR 2933323And so it was. That anchor did not “kiss the mud” for many long days afterwards; and when at last it did, it was for the last time!