R.M. Ballantyne: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Robert Michael Ballantyne
Born	April 24, 1825 • Edinburgh • Scotland
Died	February 8, 1894 (aged 68) • Rome • Italy
Notable Works	“The Coral Island”

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