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The Gorilla Hunters
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025686516
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Gorilla Hunters is a gripping adventure novel by the prolific Victorian author Robert Michael Ballantyne. Serving as a sequel to the beloved classic The Coral Island, the story reunites the trio of intrepid explorers-Ralph Rover, Jack Martin, and Peterkin Gay-as they venture into the heart of the African wilderness. Motivated by a spirit of discovery and the thrill of the hunt, the companions navigate the dense, uncharted jungles of the Congo in search of the legendary and formidable gorilla.
Through vivid prose, Ballantyne captures the awe-inspiring beauty and the inherent dangers of the natural world, blending thrilling encounters with wild animals and the challenges of surviving in an unforgiving landscape. The work reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with exploration and natural history, offering modern readers a window into the colonial-era adventure genre. With its fast-paced narrative and emphasis on courage, friendship, and scientific curiosity, The Gorilla Hunters remains a definitive example of classic juvenile fiction and a testament to Ballantyne's mastery of the action-adventure form.
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