Publisher's Synopsis
The Eagle Cliff is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author who is best known for his adventure stories. The book tells the story of two young boys, Jack and Peter, who are sent to live with their uncle in the remote Scottish Highlands. The boys are initially excited about the prospect of living in such a beautiful and wild place, but they soon discover that their uncle is a harsh and unforgiving man who expects them to work hard and obey his every command.Despite their difficult circumstances, Jack and Peter are determined to make the best of their situation. They explore the rugged landscape around their uncle's farm, making friends with the local wildlife and learning to fend for themselves in the wilderness. Along the way, they encounter a group of smugglers who are operating in the area, and they must use all their wits and courage to outsmart them and protect their family.As the boys grow older, they begin to realize that their uncle is not the villain they once thought he was. They come to understand the hardships he has endured and the sacrifices he has made to keep his family together. In the end, they learn to appreciate the beauty and ruggedness of the Scottish Highlands, and they come to understand the true meaning of family and loyalty.The Eagle Cliff is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a tale of courage, perseverance, and the power of family bonds, set against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world.It suddenly bellowed in that low thunderous tone which is so awfully suggestive of conscious power. MacRummle stopped short. He was naturally a brave man, nevertheless his heart gave his ribs an unwonted thump when he observed the bull in the distance glaring at him. He looked round in alarm. Nothing but an unbroken flat for a hundred yards lay around him in all directions, unrelieved by bush, rock, or tree, and bounded by a five-foot wall, with only one gate, near to where the bull stood pawing the earth and apparently working itself into a rage.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.
