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The R. M. Ballantyne Library

The R. M. Ballantyne Library

Written by: R. M. Ballantyne
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Hoist sail, shoulder your pack, and set forth upon a world of peril, discovery, and high adventure. The R. M. Ballantyne Library brings the stirring tales of R. M. Ballantyne to life in full. Journeys across coral seas, frozen wastes, untamed forests, and distant frontiers, where courage is tested and friendship proves its worth.

For those who delight in shipwrecks, exploration, narrow escapes, and the grand adventure stories of the Victorian age, here is an invitation to travel once more into Ballantyne’s remarkable world.Public domain
Episodes
  • Black Ivory Chapter 10

    Black Ivory Chapter 10
    Oct 14 2026
    In which the noble Kambira returns to his flourishing village nestled among fertile hills, where the industrious Manganja people live in harmony, cultivating their land and engaging in joyous communal pastimes, their lives enriched by simple yet industrious customs and heartfelt bonds. But peace is soon disturbed by alarming rumours of slave raiders nearby, prompting cautious diplomacy and a spirited gathering that juxtaposes the village’s serene culture with the shadow of external peril.
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    26 mins
  • Black Ivory Chapter 8

    Black Ivory Chapter 8
    Oct 13 2026
    In which the travellers enter the vast and life-filled swamp of the Shire River, witnessing both its natural wonders and the darker realities of cruelty and famine inflicted upon its people by slave-dealers and local tyrants. Amidst scenes of wild beauty and human suffering, they begin a journey on foot to seek news of Chimbolo’s wife and confront the harshness of the land and its troubled inhabitants.
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    33 mins
  • Black Ivory Chapter 6

    Black Ivory Chapter 6
    Oct 12 2026
    In which our intrepid travellers, newly immersed in the lush and teeming wilderness of equatorial Africa, encounter a vivid tapestry of exotic flora and fauna, and witness the grim realities of the slave trade along the Zambesi. Their compassion stirs as they rescue a wounded captive from a cruel fate, prompting plans to venture further into the enigmatic highlands while preparing for the perils that lie ahead.
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    31 mins
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