The Battle and the Breeze

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The author, Robert Michael Ballantyne, was a Scottish writer and artist known for his adventure novels, having published over 100 works. His early life included a stint as a fur trader in Canada, which fueled his storytelling. Ballantyne's experiences greatly influenced his writing, making him a prominent figure in 19th-century adventure literature. Notably, his novel The Coral Island served as an inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, Treasure Island, highlighting his impact on the genre.