One of literature's best-loved adventure stories, 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 for his stepson in 1881 with the claim, If this don't fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day. Children of all ages, not to mention their parents, delight in cabin boy Jim Hawkins & the treasure hunt he undertakes in this rollicking narrative of cliff-hanging adventure. But more than a children's classic, the novel lays claim to being 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. Stevenson's most famous & enduringly popular work, Treasure Island is a coming-of-age story that will captivate both adults & children for as long as stories are told. ...

Fifteen men on the dead man`s chest-Yo-ho-ho & a bottle of rum!` Treasure Island is a tale of pirates & villains, maps, treasure & shipwreck. When young Jim Hawkins finds a packet in Captain Flint`s sea chest, he could not know that the map inside it would lead him to unimaginable treasure. Shipping as cabin boy on the Hispaniola, he sails with Squire Trelawney, Captain Smollett, Dr Livesey, the sinister Long John Silver & a frightening crew to Treasure Isl&. There, mutiny, murder & mayhem lead to a thrilling climax. ...

Treasure Island is a much loved Puffin Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson. 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... With a wonderfully funny introduction by award-winning author Eoin Colfer, Treasure Island is one of the twelve brilliant classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was born in Edinburgh, Scotl&. He studied law but preferred writing & in 1881 was inspired by his stepson to write Treasure Isl&. Other famous adventure stories followed including Kidnapped, as well as the famous collection of poems for children, A Child`s Garden of Verses. Robert Louis Stevenson is buried on the island of Samoa. The Puffin Classics: Red Badge of Courage; Anne of the Island; Wuthering Heights; Anne of Avonlea; Kidnapped; What Katy Did; The Happy Prince; David Copperfield; Robin Hood; Peter Pan; The Secret Garden; Black Beauty; The Call of the Wild; Huckleberry Finn; Sherlock Holmes; Little Lord Fauntleroy; The Wizard of Oz; Just So Stories; Treasure Island; Alice`s Adventures in Wonderland; Little Women; Oliver Twist; The Wind in the Willows; The Secret Garden; & the Princess & the Goblin. ...

A beautiful hardback edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible Puffin `cloth` Classics series
- all the titles in the range have attractive `cloth` textured covers with a stunning repeat pattern design specific to each story. Treasure Island makes a perfect addition to the collection which

Includes:: some of the best-loved Puffin titles of all time. 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.. .


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` We want that treasure, & we`ll have it!` Jim Hawkins has discovered a terrible plot. Mutiny is in the air on board the Hispaniola, & the notorious pirate Long John Silver is to blame. Everyone is on the hunt for the cursed gold buried on Treasure Isl&... Treasure Island is a rip-roaring pirate adventure story that has never been out of print since it was first published more than a hundred years ago. ”a breathless journey...a unique work of genius.” (Eoin Colfer Egmont Classics are books to treasure). ...

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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