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The Life of a Ship

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

Read the complete The Life of a Ship by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne in 2 sections, with a B1–B2 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Life of a Ship by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction; Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction; Rescues -- Juvenile fiction. Linden organizes its 2 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B1–B2.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

The Life of a Ship is calibrated from 6,598 sampled words across 2 chapters: sentences average 20.5 words, 32.4% exceed 24 words and 2.2% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 20.5 words, with 32.4% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

2.2% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

One sitting

A complete one-sitting route is realistic. About 2 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Pause at paragraph breaks, restate long sentences in your own words and use the guide for historical context

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · medium confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

2 chapters

  1. 01Opening material2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER ONE.30 min
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