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Presents the complete collection of Robert Louis Stevenson's short stories, including "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "The Beach of Falesa."

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island (Illustrated)' is a timeless classic that follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with pirates, treasure hunts, and sea voyages. Stevenson's engaging narrative style and vivid descriptions of the high seas capture the imagination of readers, making them feel as if they are right beside Jim on his quest. The novel's unique blend of action, suspense, and exploration set against the backdrop of the 18th century makes it a standout in the adventure genre, inspiring countless adaptations and imitations. The illustrations included in this edition further enhance the reading experience, bringing the characters and settings to life. Stevenson's masterful storytelling and attention to detail make 'Treasure Island' a must-read for fans of adventure literature and anyone looking for a swashbuckling tale of discovery and danger. Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish author known for his adventurous spirit and rich imagination, drew inspiration from his own travels and experiences to create the world of 'Treasure Island.' Stevenson's ability to craft memorable characters and intricate plots shines through in this novel, showcasing his talent for storytelling and world-building. His passion for adventure and love of the sea are evident in every page, making 'Treasure Island' a beloved classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages today. I highly recommend 'Treasure Island (Illustrated)' to anyone seeking a thrilling and captivating read that combines action, suspense, and unforgettable characters in a tale of treasure and treachery. Stevenson's timeless adventure is sure to entertain and inspire readers of all backgrounds, transporting them to a world of danger and excitement on the high seas.

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R obert Louis Stevenson's tale, full of action and adventure, has entertained readers for well over a hundred years. This graphic novel adaptation brings to life a fascinating story that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A treasure map where X marks the spot, a schooner set to sail, a onelegged seaman with a parrot on his shoulder, a boy whose bravery will be tested by murder, mutiny, and betrayal — Robert Louis Stevenson’s well-loved tale is the ultimate swashbuckling adventure.

“A thrilling adventure story, gripping history, and fascinating study of the Scottish character” from the author of Treasure Island (The Guardian, “The 100 Best Novels”). Just as newly orphaned David Balfour discovers his scheming uncle is trying to steal his inheritance, he’s kidnapped by a sea captain with plans to sell him into slavery in the Carolinas. Before long, the ship is hampered by strong winds and rough seas, throwing David together with Alan Breck Stewart, a roguish Jacobite with a score to settle. Surviving shipwreck, assassins, and subterfuge forges their friendship, uniting the two young men on a rip-roaring journey that will take them across the Scottish highlands. “Kidnapped is [Robert Louis Stevenson’s] masterpiece, an unforgettable novel of action that would inspire writers as varied as Joseph Conrad, John Buchan, Graham Greene and Muriel Spark. . . . An astounding action adventure in which Stevenson’s command of narrative, prose that’s pared to the bone, is never less than enthralling.” —The Guardian, “The 100 Best Novels” “One of the great pleasures of reconsidering Stevenson was rereading Kidnapped. I came back to it hesitantly, nervously, expecting to take my seven-year-old self to task, and found from the beautiful, stately opening pages, wherein David Balfour leaves his home for the last time, that I was captivated. Alan Breck remains a wonderfully jaunty character, and I was struck afresh by Stevenson’s gift for describing landscapes that both shape and reveal the actions of the characters.” —The Atlantic

The Black Arrow - Robert Louis Stevenson - The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894).First published in 1888, it is both an historical adventure novel and a romance. It tells the story of Richard Shelton during the Wars of the Roses (14551487): how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton.The ebook contains the beautiful illustrations of a 1916 edition.It also has a biographical profile of Stevenson written by English poet and critic Edmund Gosse (18491928) in 1911.

Before Captain Jack Sparro and The Pirates of the Caribbean, there were Treasure Island and Kidnapped. Two novels of derring-do and adventure among pirates on the high seas. Thrill with our young heroes as they swashbuckle through one adventure after another. Collected here together are the two books that all other pirate adventures are measured against.

This book contains Robert Louis Stevenson's 1888 novel, "The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses". It is a historical adventure and romance novel set during the Wars of the Roses that tells the story of Richard Shelton and how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and attains justice for his father's murder. This antiquarian book is highly recommended for those with an interest in fifteenth century England, and will greatly appeal to fans and collectors of Stevenson's seminal work. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was an influential Scottish writer who is most famous for writing "Treasure Island" and "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde". Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

Memories and Portraits by Robert Louis Stevenson: A collection of essays and sketches on a variety of subjects, "Memories and Portraits" provides valuable insights into the life and mind of one of the most important writers of the 19th century. Stevenson's essays offer a window into his creative process and the cultural and intellectual contexts of his time. Key Aspects of the Book "Memories and Portraits": Collection of Essays and Sketches: The book provides a comprehensive collection of essays and sketches on a variety of subjects, including literature, art, and history, shedding light on the complex and diverse intellectual landscape of the 19th century. Insight into the Creative Process: Stevenson's essays offer valuable insight into his creative process, enriching our understanding of his works and influence. Cultural and Intellectual Context: The book sheds light on the cultural and intellectual contexts of Stevenson's time, including the impact of scientific discoveries, social and political movements, and evolving cultural values. Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer who lived in the late 19th century. His works, including "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," have become beloved classics of British literature.

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The complete text of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of duality, fully annotated with thousands of fascinating facts and legends... everything you ever wanted to know about literature's most famous split personality.

A sixteen-year-old orphan is kidnapped by his villainous uncle, but later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.

A strange and terrible tale of the battle between good and evil within a man's soul “With every day, and from both sides of my intelligence, the moral and the intellectual, I thus drew steadily nearer to the truth, by whose partial discovery I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck: that man is not truly one, but truly two.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has been a part of modern consciousness since it's publication and smashing success in 1886. The split personality of Jekyll and Hyde has disturbed audience and been retold in countless forms. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes

AnnotationsThis book is unique because it contains a literary criticism that was made by Jannette TorresToday plays an adventure novel and specifically ... one of pirates! And what better choice than the quintessential classic of this type of literature, Treasure Island. It was written by the Scot Robert Louis Stevenson in 1881, being published by installments in a children's magazine.The book presents all the ingredients of a good history of these characteristics: fierce buccaneers with wooden legs, long voyages in distant seas, hidden treasures in lost islands, riots, boardings and even talking parrots. Not in vain has been and remains one of the reference novels in the genre. And of course I liked it, although it was easy since pirate stories always came up.SynopsisThe day after his father's death, Jim Hawkins casually discovers a strange map in the trunk of an old pirate who has died at his inn. The map will be responsible for an exciting expedition to an unknown island in search of the mythical treasure of Captain Flint. But the adventure will also be a kind of "journey of initiation" for Jim, who will become an adult orphaned and become an adult, forced to make decisions by the force of adversity and the desire for victory. A novel admirably constructed, as much for the self-interest of the intrigue as for the character of its vigorous characters and the unmistakable language of them.Personal opinionRobert Louis Stevenson is known to be the author of the most classic stories and fantasy adventures of youth literature, such as the adventure novel Treasure Island, the historical novel The Black Arrow and the well-known horror novel The Strange Case of the Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of them have been preferred by the young audience and have been taken to the big screen on several occasions. The author was very appreciated in his time and later also, having its continuity in other famous writers like Joseph Conrad, H.G.Wells or Jorge Luis Borges.He was sick for a long time and tuberculosis forced him to travel constantly in search of warmer climates, which gave him the opportunity to know many different places and cultures, which of course he used for his books. He died in exotic Samoa, where the natives called him Tusitala (the storyteller).

"With every day, and from both sides of my intelligence, the moral and the intellectual, I thus drew steadily nearer to the truth, by whose partial discovery I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck: that man is not truly one, but truly two."Includes a biography of the author.

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Kidnapped’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Stevenson includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Kidnapped’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Stevenson’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

"For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From the moment young Jim Hawkins first encounters the sinister Blind Pew at the Admiral Benbow Inn until the climactic battle for treasure on a tropic isle, the novel creates scenes and characters that have fired the imaginations of generations of readers. Written by a superb prose stylist, a master of both action and atmosphere, the story centers upon the conflict between good and evil - but in this case a particularly engaging form of evil. It is the villainy of that most ambiguous rogue Long John Silver that sets the tempo of this tale of treachery, greed, and daring. Designed to forever kindle a dream of high romance and distant horizons, Treasure Island is, in the words of G. K. Chesterton, 'the realization of an ideal, that which is promised in its provocative and beckoning map; a vision not only of white skeletons but also green palm trees and sapphire seas.' G. S. Fraser terms it 'an utterly original book' and goes on to write: 'There will always be a place for stories like Treasure Island that can keep boys and old men happy.'

In 1878 Robert Louis Stevenson set out on a walking tour of the Cévennes behind Modestine, the donkey that carried his baggage. The one hundred twenty-mile trip was through difficult country, and Modestine proved to be less than agreeable, too. Although Stevenson's adventure lasted only twelve days, his account suggests a much longer journey, with all sorts of backward glances, detours, and retracing of steps, both on the terrain and in spirit. Stevenson's third book, Travels with a Donkey was originally intended as a lighthearted sketch, a companion-piece to his recent Inland Voyage. Although he would not be recognized as a major author until the publication of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one can see his voice developing. Full of charm and instruction, Travels with a Donkey serves as a guide to alternatives to the restless and distracted standard of contemporary travel.