Treasure Island

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

Contributor:

Winter, Milo, 1888-1956

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Jim Hawkins, who, while sorting through a deceased guest's belongings at the Admiral Benbow Inn, discovers a treasure map that sets off a thrilling quest for buried pirate treasure. Along the way, Jim encounters a cast of vivid characters, including the infamous Long John Silver, who complicates his journey and adds tension to the tale. The opening of "Treasure Island" introduces the reader to Jim Hawkins, who recounts his life at the Admiral Benbow Inn, where his father runs the establishment. The arrival of a mysterious and intimidating seaman with a checkered past sets the stage for subsequent events, particularly when Jim discovers the treasure map amidst the captain's possessions. This discovery triggers a cascade of adventures involving pirates, seafaring lore, and the foreboding presence of old sea-dogs, as Jim's initial foray into adulthood becomes a perilous adventure filled with danger and excitement. The first chapters create a moody and suspenseful atmosphere that hooks readers into joining Jim on his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Island

Release date is 2009-01-12