Treasure Island
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a complete and new edition of the classic adventure novel, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 27, 2013. This edition spans 170 pages and is presented in English. The story narrates a thrilling tale of buccaneers and buried gold, originally serialized in the children’s magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882. First published as a book in 1883, it is recognized for its engaging atmosphere, memorable characters, and action-packed narrative.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a coming-of-age adventure that explores themes of morality through the character of Long John Silver. The novel is notable for its significant impact on popular perceptions of pirates, introducing iconic elements such as treasure maps marked with an “X,” the Black Spot, and one-legged seamen with parrots. This edition of Treasure Island captures the essence of Stevenson’s storytelling, making it a relevant exploration of action and adventure on the high seas.
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A Complete and New Edition of the Classic Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson – The Complete and Original – Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of “buccaneers and buried gold”. First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children’s magazine Young Folks between 1881-82 under the title Treasure Island or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North. Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality – as seen in Long John Silver – unusual for children’s literature now and then. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including treasure maps marked with an “X”, schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen carrying parrots on their shoulders.
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