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The Coral Island by R. M. Ballantyne, Illustrated by John Cooper
Toronto, Montreal: McClelland and Stewart, 1969 Hard Cover. 11 x 7 7/8. Robert Ballantyne wrote his first book in 1856. Over his life time, he authored nearly 80 exciting adventure stories for children. Today, an original would be difficult reading for most youngsters. Our copy is a much abridged version of his popular classic. In language 10 year olds can comprehend, he teells of the adventures of three boys shipwrecked on a desert island in t he Pacific. They journey into the interiour, explore the coral reef, "set the imagination afire" Illustrated paper on board cover has only very min wear. Slight sticker pull upper right front cover ot herwise near new condition. Exceptionally clean, bright, tight. No soiling. Illustrated endpapers depict bird's eye view of island. Illustrations on nearly every page. A great adventure story. An exce llent copy. No former owner's name. overall cond: v. good..
- Bookseller: Ghost River Books
(CA)
- Bookseller Inventory #: 002684
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Toronto, Montreal: McClelland and Stewart, 1969
- Keywords: JOHN COOPER CHILDREN'S BOOKS
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