I know something about the monkey tribes, but I cannot say … - Robert Michael Ballantyne

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I know something about the monkey tribes, but I cannot say that at this moment I remember any particular habit of which we might avail ourselves.

Robert Michael Ballantyne

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Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) 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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Pen Names: Comus

Alternative Names: R. M. Ballantyne • Robert Michael Ballentyne

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