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Robert Michael Ballantyne

Scottish author of juvenile fiction (1825-1894) · Writers · Died at 68

Robert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.

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Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1825 to 1894 · aged 68