First Hand Experience Under The Waves

Under the Waves is an example of Ballantyne's willingness to do field research before penning his novels. The subject of this book involves under-water diving at a time when diving technology was in its infancy. Nonetheless Ballantyne suited up in an early model of a scuba suit. He describes these types of adventure in his book Under the Waves. I have not read it yet, but I look forward to reading a book which deals with nineteenth century undersea exploration.

These illustrations were done by Francis B. Pearson. He also illustrated the two books Black Ivory and The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar; both written by R.M. Ballantyne.