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Cover of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9781545539651
Dewey Decimal: 823.8
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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on April 23, 2017, is an adventure novel that narrates a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Originally serialized in the children’s magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882, this edition presents a classic story that has captivated readers for generations. The narrative follows the journey of its characters through themes of adventure and moral ambiguity, particularly illustrated by the character of Long John Silver.

Readers will find a rich tapestry of action and adventure as they explore the world of pirates and treasure hunting. The book is noted for its atmospheric storytelling and memorable characters, making it a significant work in the literary canon. With a page count of 162, this edition continues to influence popular perceptions of pirates, featuring iconic elements such as treasure maps, tropical islands, and the legendary one-legged seaman. Treasure Island remains a vital part of literary collections, appealing to those interested in sea stories and action-packed narratives.


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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 23 May 1883, it was originally serialized in the children’s magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882 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 a tale noted 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. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an “X”, schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.

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ISBN-13: 9781545539651.
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Language: en. Pages: 162.

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