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"""Saved by the Lifeboat"" is a thrilling maritime adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story revolves around a group of individuals who find themselves in perilous situations at sea. Whether it's a shipwreck, a storm, or other maritime disasters, the characters face life-threatening circumstances that require quick thinking, bravery, and cooperation. Through vivid and descriptive prose, Ballantyne captures the treacherous nature of the sea and the inherent dangers that sailors and passengers encounter. The narrative unfolds with tension and suspense as the characters navigate through turbulent waters, battling the forces of nature and struggling to survive. ""Saved by the Lifeboat"" not only showcases the dangers of life at sea but also highlights the importance of rescue and the selflessness of those who come to the aid of others. The lifeboat and its crew play a pivotal role in the story, demonstrating the courage and skill required to carry out daring rescues in tumultuous conditions."

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"R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855). Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business ""Ballantyne & Co"" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833. The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders."

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