Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is part of the
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The most popular pirate story ever written in English, featuring
one of literature’s most beloved “bad guys,” Treasure Island has
been happily devoured by several generations of boys—and girls—and
grownups. Its unforgettable characters include: young Jim Hawkins,
who finds himself owner of a map to Treasure Island, where the
fabled pirate booty is buried; honest Captain Smollett, heroic Dr.
Livesey, and the good-hearted but obtuse Squire Trelawney, who help
Jim on his quest for the treasure; the frightening Blind Pew,
double-dealing Israel Hands, and seemingly mad Ben Gunn, buccaneers
of varying shades of menace; and, of course, garrulous, affable,
ambiguous Long John Silver, who is one moment a friendly, laughing,
one-legged sea-cook . . .and the next a dangerous pirate
leader!
The unexpected and complex relationship that develops between
Silver and Jim helps transform what seems at first to be a simple,
rip-roaring adventure story into a deeply moving study of a boy’s
growth into manhood, as he learns hard lessons about friendship,
loyalty, courage and honor—and the uncertain meaning of good and
evil.
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