Treasure Island

By Robert Louis Stevenson

A young boy's discovery of a hidden map unleashes a dangerous pirate adventure to claim a buried fortune on a mysterious island.

Genres

Historical Fiction Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc. Category: Adventure

Released

2006-02-26

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Summary

"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping 19th-century adventure story seen through young Jim Hawkins's eyes. After discovering a pirate's map, Jim's ordinary life transforms into a thrilling quest for buried treasure. The adventure begins at the Admiral Benbow inn, where Jim meets the mysterious Captain Bill Bones, a fearsome figure haunted by his past. Jim is soon caught in a web of pirate intrigue, tasked with watching for a one-legged sailor. When rival pirates appear, violence erupts, and Captain Bones dies, leaving behind a treasure map. Jim's discovery launches him on a dangerous voyage alongside a crew of new, interesting characters as they seek the hidden riches, relentlessly chased by treacherous enemies.

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.