The Lifeboat: A Tale of Our Coast Heroes by R. M. Ballantyne - Blackie & Son

This is "The Lifeboat: A Tale of Our Coast Heroes" by R. M. Ballantyne published by Blackie & Son. It is undated but was published c. 1930. It has a full color frontispiece. R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of juvenile fiction. The Lifeboat follows the protagonist, Jack, a young sailor who finds himself aboard a lifeboat with a diverse group of characters, including fellow crew members, passengers, and even an escaped convict. As they battle treacherous storms, hunger, thirst, and dwindling hope, their true natures emerge, leading to conflicts, alliances, and sacrifices. The story is a tale of resilience, resourcefulness, and the human spirit. There is wear, fading and marks to the cover and spine and bumped corners. There is a prize plaque inside the front cover. There is some foxing beginning on the page edges, some yellowing, a bit of scribble on a free end page, and the odd smudge. The binding is good and tight. Please see all the photos. Add this little gem to your library or give it as a gift.