Lost in the Forest

Robert Michael Ballantyne was a prolific Scottish author and talented artist, known for over 100 published works. After his father's printing business failed, he moved to Canada at 16, becoming a fur trader. His adventurous experiences in Canada fueled his writing career, making him a leading figure in adventure literature. Notably, his novel The Coral Island significantly influenced Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, showcasing Ballantyne's impact on the genre and his ability to weave thrilling narratives from his own life experiences.