Our narrator is Jim Hawkins, son of a guesthouse owner on the west coast of England sometime in the 18th century. An old buccaneer, Billy Bones, arrives at the inn with a map showing the way to Captain Flint`s treasure, but he is closely followed by a group of dastardly pirates under the command of the ominous Blind Pew. Jim, in an act of bravery & cunning gets hold of the map before this rabid mob. He delivers it to Squire Trelawney, & together they set off for Treasure Island in the Squire`s schooner. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself... The award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has set his imagination loose on this breathtaking adventure, bringing the unforgettable characters & their thrilling escapades to life as never before. ...

Templar’s Treasure Island is Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of piracy & adventure on the high seas in search of a fantastical treasure trove buried on a far-flung ‘treasure island’. Illustrator Robert Ingpen’s evocative colour illustrations compliment this classic tale perfectly & make it a distinctive version of this classic children’s tale. When an old sea captain arrives at the ‘ Admiral Benbow’ inn, with a mysterious sea chest & fearful talk of a man with one leg, the scene is set for one of the most popular adventure stories of all times. Young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map among the captain’s belongings &, accompanied by his friends Doctor Livesey & Squire Trelawney, they set off in search of Captain Flint’s buried treasure. They place their trust in the sea-cook Long John Silver, little knowing that he is the infamous one-legged man. As they & the crew of piratical characters set sail for Treasure Isl&, mutiny breaks out aboard the Hispaniola, & in the following race to find the treasure, Jim & Long John Silver must face each other in a series of exciting battles of both strength & wits... Robert Louis Stevenson described Treasure Island as a book about ‘a map, & a treasure, & a mutiny, & a derelict ship, & a fine old Squire Trelawney, & a doctor, & a sea-cook with one leg…’ & it is all of this & more. The award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has set his imagination loose on this breathtaking adventure, bringing Stevenson’s swashbuckling tale of heroes & villains to life. ...

One of the best-loved adventure stories ever written, Treasure Island`s timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, mutiny & derring-do has appealed to generations of readers ever since Robert Louis Stevenson penned it in 1881 with the claim: ” If this don`t fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.” But more than just a children`s classic, the novel is considered to be one of the greatest feats of storytelling in the English language, with characters such as the unforgettable Long John Silver becoming part of the cultural consciousness. Treasure Island is a coming-of-age story that will captivate both adults & children for as long as stories are told. ...

First published in book form in 1883, Treasure Island remains one of the best-loved children`s stories of all time. It recounts the thrilling adventures of Jim Hawkins, a young boy who finds a mysterious map in the sea trunk of an old sailor who has died in his parent`s inn. The map is of an isl&, & marked on it is the location of a hoard of money, hidden there by the chief of a notorious band of pirates. The local Doctor & Squire decide to set off to find the isl&, taking Jim with them as the cabin-boy, but they soon discover that the surviving pirates are also keen to locate the treasure. Among the colorful characters is Long John Silver, who with his missing leg & his talking parrot, has entered into popular folklore. Although written for children, this is a wonderful adventure story that can be enjoyed at any age. The world`s greatest works of literature are now avaialble in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth, & featuring gilt edges & ribbon markers, these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. They`ll transport readers to imaginary worlds & provide excitement, entertainment, & enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations & have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library, the bedside table or bureau. ...

Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Isl&. But a host of villains, wild beasts & deadly savages stand between him & the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas... This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
- the works of Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris & the literature of Charles Dickens. Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive & introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Robert Louis Stevenson`s timeless story to life.
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From a stunning villa on sunny Capri with Ali Smith to an unlikely temple in the heart of Copenhagen with Alan Hollinghurst, ...

Inspired by the discovery of his childhood copy of Treasure Isl&, The Mail on Sunday`s Frank Barrett embarks on a literary quest around Britain, from Eliot`s East Coker to Austen`s Bath, Winnie-the-Pooh`s Hartfield to Dracula`s Whitby. Armed with a lifetime of reading & his National Trust membership, Frank is on a personal odyssey through the Britain that has inspired so many writers to capture it in lines or verse, the homes they lived in, the museums that remember them. There will be rain, there will be truculent tour guides, there will be satnav misdemeanours (there may even be tuberculosis), but Frank will carry on regardless. ...

Inspired by the discovery of his childhood copy of Treasure Isl&, The Mail on Sunday`s Frank Barrett embarks on a literary quest around Britain, from Eliot`s East Coker to Austen`s Bath, Winnie-the-Pooh`s Hartfield to Dracula`s Whitby. Armed with a lifetime of reading & his National Trust membership, Frank is on a personal odyssey through the Britain that has inspired so many writers to capture it in lines or verse, the homes they lived in, the museums that remember them. There will be rain, there will be truculent tour guides, there will be satnav misdemeanours (there may even be tuberculosis), but Frank will carry on regardless. Where? To the lighthouse... ...

This book explores the stories behind seventy-five extraordinary maps. It

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Alaska is shimmering with life. Grizzlies stitch riverbanks with their immense tracks; salmon flash in the streams; caribou come & go with the seasons along ancient migration routes; & 40-ton humpback whales leap from the blue waters of the Inside Passage. But it is also a land of history, with stories written in the boot prints of would-be miners struggling along the Chilkoot Trail during the Klondike gold rush, in the forgotten paths of nomadic hunters crossing the Bering land bridge to people a new & wild l&, & in the fragrant wood chips of Tlingit artists carving totem poles along the coast. It is a land older than human memory & as new as the view around the next river bend. ” Treasures of Alaska” is a personal journey into an untamed land brought to life through the experiences of the wildlife & the people who make this special destination home. ...