Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata

  _With Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 5s. each_.

  +UNDER THE WAVES+;

  Or, DIVING IN DEEP WATERS.

  "Mr. Ballantyne enlarges the already gigantic debt due to him by theyoung, by his 'Under the Waves,' a story meant to illustrate thepractice and peril of diving in deep water, which it does in not only aninteresting, but often in amusing manner."--_Times_.

  +RIVERS OF ICE+.

  A TALE ILLUSTRATIVE OF ALPINE ADVENTURE AND GLACIER ACTION.

  "A tale brimful of interest and stirring adventure."--_Glasgow Herald_.

  +THE PIRATE CITY+.

  AN ALGERINE TALE.

  "The story is told with Mr. Ballantyne's usual felicity, and, as it isplentifully sprinkled with horrors, no doubt it will be greatly enjoyedby some boys."--_Athenaeum_.

  +BLACK IVORY+.

  A TALE OF ADVENTURE AMONG THE SLAVERS OF EAST AFRICA.

  "A captivating story. We heartily recommend it."--_Record_.

  "Boys will find the book about as delightful a story of adventure as anyof them could possibly desire."--_Scotsman_.

  +THE NORSEMEN IN THE WEST+;

  Or, AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS.

  "This thoroughly delightful book is an adaptation of the Saga ofIceland, and also of Mr. Laing's 'Heimskingla; or Chronicles of theKings of Norway,' supplemented by Mr. Ballantyne's own experience andadventures in the wilderness of America. These ingredients are puttogether with the skill and spirit of an accomplished story-teller; andthe result is a book that cannot possibly be laid down till the verylast word of the last line has been read."--_Athenaeum_.

  +THE IRON HORSE+;

  Or, LIFE ON THE LINE. A RAILWAY TALE.

  "A captivating book for boys."--_Guardian_.