Treasure Island

by Robert Louis Stevenson, Books for Young People (Created by)

Overview

First published in the children's magazine Young Folks, and considered a coming of age story, it is an adventure tale of superb atmosphere, character, and action, as well as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality—as seen in Long John Silver—unusual for children's literature then and now.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016644462
Publisher:	Dons Ebooks
Publication date:	05/16/2013
Series:	World's Best Reading , #27
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	262
File size:	157 KB
Age Range:	6 - 8 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