Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

By Robert Louis Stevenson

  • Release Date: 1882-01-28
  • Genre: Action & Adventure
Score: 4
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Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

When Billy Bones first walks into Jim Hawkins’ family-run inn, the prevailing sentiments are fear…and curiosity about what’s in his oversized chest. After a band of rogue pirates comes looking for him, Billy dies, leaving Jim and his mother in possession of his belongings, which contain a map leading to the treasure of the dreaded Captain Flint.

Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure story plays out on the high seas-and it’s packed to the gills with heart-pounding suspense, double crosses, mutiny, mayhem, and even murder. First published as a magazine serial in the 1880s, Treasure Island set the standard for action-adventure thrillers. Hop in and prepare for a wild ride, complete with peg-legged pirates and their trusted parrots, casks of rum, tropical islands, and X marks the spot!

Reviews

  • More violent than expected

    3
    By chidi123
    But very interesting.
  • Amazing!

    5
    By bookworm_kittycat_kotlc
    This is such a classic book, and I definitely see why. So much adventure and excitement! I love this book so much. It’s one of my favourite books of all time. Recommend!!!
  • A favorite

    5
    By alan71225
    This is one of my favorite books and I’ve read it several times.
  • One of my favorites

    5
    By jim.hawkins
    It’s a classic for any age
  • Finally I got around to reading this seafaring masterpiece.

    5
    By zzerks
    Good story well told.
  • One for the ages

    5
    By Sven Darling
    A fast paced, masterpiece of adventure and characters. Incredible.
  • Treasure Island

    5
    By frockmier
    Always a classic that goes too fast
  • Where are the illustrations?

    3
    By Phb9
    Love the book. Where are the illustrations?
  • A fantastic book

    5
    By kaiguy2007
    The plain daring and adventure in this book makes up for the tricky sea language, and the twists and turns and use of dramatic irony is perfect.
  • Delightful tale

    4
    By BGOODEGANG
    How did I get to be 60 years old without having read this classic? Enjoyed this tale of the sea and pirates and adventure very much.