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The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen Of Madagascar
About the Book
The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar is an adventure novel written by R. M. Ballantyne. Set in the captivating backdrop of Madagascar, the story follows the exploits of three English siblings, Harry, Herbert, and Elsie, who find themselves caught in a thrilling and dangerous journey. The siblings embark on a fateful voyage to Madagascar, but their ship is wrecked by a fierce storm, leaving them stranded on the island's shores. As they strive to survive, they encounter various challenges, including hostile tribes and treacherous terrain. However, their greatest obstacle comes in the form of Queen Ranavalona, a tyrannical ruler known for her cruelty and lust for power. Driven by a desire for freedom and justice, the siblings join forces with a group of Malagasy rebels seeking to overthrow the queen's oppressive reign. Together, they navigate through dense jungles, face perilous wildlife, and engage in heart-stopping encounters with the queen's forces. Through their harrowing experiences, the siblings learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the enduring human spirit.
R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855). Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833. The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders.
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