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The author, Robert Michael Ballantyne, was a Scottish writer and artist known for his adventurous tales, with over 100 books to his name. After a challenging childhood, he moved to Canada at 16 to work as a fur trader, experiences that fueled his writing career upon returning to England. His notable work, The Coral Island, not only showcases his storytelling prowess but also influenced contemporaries like Robert Louis Stevenson in the adventure genre. Ballantyne's legacy as a pioneer of adventure literature remains significant.