Twice Bought

Twice Bought is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Peter Ruggles, who is sold into slavery twice in his life. The first time he is sold, he is taken from his family and sent to work on a plantation in the West Indies. The second time he is sold, he is taken to work on a sugar plantation in Brazil. Despite the hardships he faces, Peter never loses hope and remains determined to escape and reunite with his family. Along the way, he meets a group of abolitionists who help him in his quest for freedom. The novel explores themes of slavery, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit.How long Tolly Trevor remained in a state of horrified surprise no one can tell, for he was incapable of observation at the time, besides being alone. On returning to consciousness he found himself galloping towards the exploded fortress at full speed, and did not draw rein till he approached the bank of the rivulet. Reflecting that a thoroughbred hunter could not clear the stream, even in daylight, he tried to pull up, but his horse refused. It had run away with him.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.