Publisher's Synopsis
""Saved By The Lifeboat"" by R.M. Ballantyne is a thrilling adventure story set in the 19th century. The book follows the story of a young boy named Jack, who lives in a small fishing village in Scotland. One day, while out on a fishing trip with his father, a sudden storm hits and their boat capsizes. Jack's father is lost at sea, and Jack is left stranded in the water. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, a lifeboat crew from a nearby town comes to their rescue. Jack is taken in by the crew and learns the ins and outs of being a lifeboat man. He quickly becomes a valuable member of the crew and learns the importance of teamwork and bravery. However, Jack's adventures are far from over. As he becomes more involved with the lifeboat crew, he finds himself in even more dangerous situations, including rescuing a shipwrecked crew from a treacherous reef and battling a raging fire on a ship. Throughout the book, Ballantyne paints a vivid picture of life in a small fishing village and the dangers that come with working at sea. The story is full of action, adventure, and heartwarming moments that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. ""Saved By The Lifeboat"" is a classic tale of heroism and the power of the human spirit, perfect for readers of all ages.Indeed, we can speak from personal experience on this subject, because, among others, we received a letter, one day, in a cramped and peculiar hand, which we perused with deep interest, for it had been written by a blind youth, whose eyes, nevertheless, had been thoroughly opened to see the great importance of the lifeboat cause, for he had collected 100 pounds for the Institution! On another occasion, at the close of a lecture on the subject, an old woman, who appeared to be among the poorest of the classes who inhabit the old town of Edinburgh, came to us and said, ""Hae, there's tippence for the lifeboat!""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.