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.
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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