Treasure Island (Illustrated)

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

Treasure Island is an adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson about pirates and hidden gold. It was published many times since it originally appeared in 1883. This novel became one of the most dramatized of all novels. It features the character of Long John Silver – a pirate character that is unusual for children’s literature. The novel consists of six parts and 34 chapters. The chapters are narrated by Jim Hawkins except for chapters 16-18 which are narrated by the Doctor. The fictional events of the novel seem to have occurred in the eighteenth century. Reading this novel provides great entertainment and education for the whole family. It is a pleasure to publish this new, high quality and affordable edition. This edition is illustrated by Milo Winter.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016547091
Publisher:	Petra Books
Publication date:	03/08/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875