The Story Of The Rock - Robert Michael Ballantyne - Bog

The Story Of The Rock: The Eddystone Lighthouse is a historical book written by R.M. Ballantyne. The book is about the Eddystone Lighthouse, which was built on a dangerous rock in the English Channel in the 18th century. The book tells the story of the lighthouse, from its construction to its many challenges and the people who worked there. The book also explores the history of lighthouses and their importance in navigation and maritime safety. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, engineering, or maritime adventure. It is packed with interesting facts, stories, and illustrations that bring the story of the Eddystone Lighthouse to life. Overall, The Story Of The Rock is an engaging and informative book that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.The buckets were long of coming, and when they did arrive, their contents were as nothing on the glowing cupola. Then Teddy went out on the balcony and endeavoured to throw the water up, but the height was too great. While he was doing this, Wilkie ran down for more water, but Hall stood gazing upwards, open-mouthed with horror, at the raging flames. At that moment the leaden covering of the roof melted, and rushed down on Hall's head and shoulders. He fell, with a loud shriek. While Teddy tried to drag him down to the room below, he exclaimed that some of the melted lead had gone down his throat! He was terribly burned about the neck, but his comrades had to leave him in his bed while they strove wildly to check the flames. It was all in vain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.