Silver Lake

Více o knize

The author, a Scottish writer and artist, embarked on a journey to Canada at 16, where he worked as a fur trader. His experiences in the wilderness fueled his passion for storytelling, leading to the creation of over 100 adventure novels. Notably, his work, The Coral Island, played a significant role in inspiring Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, Treasure Island. Ballantyne's blend of adventure and vivid storytelling established him as a prominent figure in 19th-century literature.