Publisher's Synopsis
The Red Eric by R.M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure novel set in the 18th century. The story follows the journey of a young Scottish boy named Eric who is abducted by a group of pirates and forced to work on their ship. Eric, who is known for his red hair, quickly earns the nickname ""Red Eric"" among the crew.As Eric adjusts to life on the ship, he befriends the captain's daughter, Mysie, and together they embark on a series of daring escapades. They encounter dangerous sea creatures, battle rival pirates, and even become stranded on a deserted island.Throughout their adventures, Eric and Mysie learn valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and the importance of standing up for what is right. The book is filled with action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions of life at sea, and memorable characters.First published in 1861, The Red Eric has remained a beloved classic for generations. It is a thrilling tale of adventure and friendship that will captivate readers of all ages.Ailie had been nearly thrown out of her berth when the ship lay over, and now when she listened to the water hissing and gurgling past the little port that lighted her cabin, and felt the staggering of the vessel, as burst after burst of the hurricane almost tore the masts out of her, she lay trembling with anxiety and debating with herself whether or not she ought to rise and go on deck.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.
