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Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on an adventurous voyage to find a hidden pirate treasure. Along the way, he encounters a diverse crew including Long John Silver, whose true intentions remain uncertain. This thrilling and timeless tale explores themes of bravery, treachery, and the lure of adventure on the high seas.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for thrilling adventure tales filled with pirates, hidden treasure, and high seas excitement. It captures the imagination with its classic story of young Jim Hawkins, bringing together danger, bravery, and the quest for treasure in a way that's captivated readers for generations.

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Treasure Island

This action-packed adventure established the classic pirate story as it was written for more than a century afterward, and it made the literary reputation of its young author, Robert Louis Stevenson.

A classic, action-packed pirate story. Full-colour illustrations throughout. Aimed at children aged 10 to 13.

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When he attends to a dying patron of his family's boarding house, young Jim Hawkins has no idea that the man was once a pirate, or that the man's possessions include a map that will lead whoever has it to the island where the notorious buccaneer, Captain Flint, buried his treasure. Jim and his guardians hire a boat to sail to the island, unaware that the crew they have hired includes many members of Flint's pirate band, among them former quartermaster Long John Silver, who hopes to claim the treasure for his own. An action-packed tale of adventure, Treasure Island established the classic pirate story as it was written for more than a century afterward, and it made the literary reputation of its young author, Robert Louis Stevenson.

This edition is illustrated in full colour with the classic art of N.C. Wyeth. It is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive coloured edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is often celebrated for its thrilling plot and memorable characters. Critics frequently praise its adventurous spirit, compelling narrative, and richly drawn settings that vividly capture the essence of a pirate adventure. The book is considered a classic in children's literature, appealing to both young readers and adults alike for its timeless story and engaging themes of exploration and morality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435160644

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 June 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: BookAnnex

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 611g

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. (Source: Wikipedia)

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