Kidnapped
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by National Geographic Books on December 18, 2007, is a classic adventure novel that follows the journey of David Balfour, an orphaned boy seeking his last living relative, Uncle Ebenezer. Upon his arrival, David faces danger as he narrowly escapes murder, only to be kidnapped and imprisoned on a ship bound for the Carolinas. The story unfolds as the ship wrecks, leading David to team up with the rebellious Alan Breck, navigating the perilous Highland terrain in search of justice.
This edition presents a rich narrative that intertwines action and historical elements, exploring themes of conflict and identity in post-Jacobite Scotland. Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of the contrasting personalities of David and Alan, which reflects the cultural tensions of their time. With 304 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to delve into a tale that is both an adventure and a political allegory, showcasing Stevenson’s skill in creating memorable characters and engaging plots.
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At once a rollicking adventure story and an earnest political allegory
Orphaned and penniless, David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative, miserly and reclusive Uncle Ebenezer. But Ebenezer is far from welcoming, and David narrowly escapes being murdered before he is kidnapped and imprisoned on a ship bound for the Carolinas. When the ship is wrecked, David, along with the fiery rebel Alan Breck, makes his way back across the treacherous Highland terrain on a quest for justice. Through his powerful depiction of the two very different central characters—the romantic Breck and the rational Whig David—Stevenson dramatized a conflict at the heart of Scottish culture in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion, as well as creating an unforgettable adventure story.
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