Treasure island and kidnapped by robert louis stevenson hardcover vintage. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible puffin cloth. Discover classic book series like the work of jane austen and shakespeare in inventive new formats in the leatherbound classics category. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. Treasure island childrens classics mary kerr, robert louis stevenson on. Thats why, for me, this abridged audio edition works so well. Treasure island by stevenson robert louis hardcover. Treasure island is such an old tale, first published as a book in 1883, and though its a classic adventure its perhaps not too exciting for younger children now in its original form. Treasure island is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold.
Treasure island penguin classics hardcover by robert louis. Description for sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, treasure island has never been surpassed. When young jim hawkins discovers a mysterious map in a dead mans sea chest, he sets off on a thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure, and villainy. With over one hundred illustrations and decorations by louis rhead. Treasure island by stevenson, robert louis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Leatherbound classics classic book series canterbury. Treasure island penguin clothbound classics hardcover march 10, 2010. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any.
He recounts the adventures that befall him after a mysterious old sailor takes up residence at the inn and who is subsequently tracked down by nefarious neer do wells leading to jim and his mother having to flee. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis first edition. Treasure island book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an x, schooners, the black spot, tropical islands, and onelegged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, eoin colfer waterstones. Treasure island is one of those stories that is so famous you already know it prior to reading the book. His bestknown books include treasure island, kidnapped, the master of. Part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the. Robert louis stevenson treasure island first edition abebooks. Robert louis stevenson treasure island 1930 anderson books, pa lyle justis wsc.
Old book treasure island robert louis stevenson 1947. Vintage treasure island robert louis stevenson first edition nc wyeth. Synopsis of treasure island papercutz classics illustrated series the themes of robert louis stevenson s classic novel treasure island. Treasure island is written largely in the first person narrative from the perspective of young jim hawkins, a lad who lives with his parents in a remote coastal inn. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, 97801421004, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its the tale of teenage jim hawkins who discovers a treasure map and sets sail as a cabin boy along with long john silver and the rest of the crew as they embark on their quest for treasure. A wonderful copy with a custom acetate dustjacket to protect the book. Nice vintage book of treasure island hard bound in great condition not sure on the year see pictures nice vintage book of treasure island hard bound in great condition not sure on the year see pictures. Treasure island is an adventure novel by robert louis stevenson. Hired as a cabin boy, jim finds himself in the company of a frightening crew of seamen, and is soon taken under the wing of.
Treasure island penguin clothbound classics hardcover. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson 1961 hardbound the childrens classics book with illustrationsfree shipping. The book includes a behindthescenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to whos who, activities and more. A beautiful hardback edition of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Silver dolphin books silver dolphin books publishes awardwinning activity, novelty, and educational books for children. The book has something on nearly every page happen by extraordinary luck and i get the feeling if jim had.
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