The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
The Coral Island, published in 1857 by R. M. Ballantyne, is a classic boys' adventure story of the Pacific. Ralph Rover, the narrator, is shipwrecked with two companions, the strong and steady Jack Martin and the joking Peterkin Gay, on an uninhabited coral island. The boys explore the reefs, lagoons and forests, learn to live on coconuts, breadfruit and fish, and enjoy a kind of paradise until cannibal islanders and pirates arrive. Ballantyne's book shaped the castaway story for generations, and William Golding later answered it in Lord of the Flies, borrowing the names of its heroes. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean by R. M. Ballantyne can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean online?
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The first chapter of The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean in the public domain?
Yes. The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean by R. M. Ballantyne is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean?
About 6 h 38 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean?
The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean by R. M. Ballantyne is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
