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Treasure Island (1883)

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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No real need for another review. Most adults know the story but I had forgotten how short it was. Maybe the language made it difficult when I was younger but now it seems to zip along. Enjoyed it. ( )
  oldstick | May 13, 2013 |
An innkeeper and his son find a map on the body of a deceased guest. The map promises a pirate’s fortune and many adventures follow.
  KilmerMSLibrary | Apr 30, 2013 |
Grandly entertaining story of a a young man's acquistion of a treasure map and the ensuing treasure hunt. Not as engaging as it could have been due to the way the story is segmented, but still a great read I enjoyed very much. ( )
  srboone | Apr 19, 2013 |
Treasure Island is a classic pirate adventure story! I recently watched the 2012 TV movie "Treasure Island," and since I had not read this story as a kid, decided to read it as an adult. I can't believe I missed out on this adventure as a kid! The descriptions of the pirates and of life at sea and on the island are vivid and imaginative. The character Jim Hawkins is relatable and likeable. Definitely a fun bedtime story for kids - and adults! ( )
  LouBear | Apr 13, 2013 |
Bedtime reading for my son who really enjoyed it. I was surprised how different it is to the tv versions, and I enjoyed doing pirate impressions out loud! Good read. ( )
  EmmaBTate | Apr 10, 2013 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Stevenson, Robert Louis—primary authorall editionsconfirmed
Becker, May LambertonIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Britton, JasperNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Chen wei min—secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Colfer, EoinIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Davidson, FrederickNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dillard, R. H. W.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Falls, C.B.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hunt, NeilNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Ingpen, RobertIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Korpi-Anttila, HannesTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Lawrence, JohnIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Lucas, Sydney SeymourIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Molina, AlfredNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Page, MichaelNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Pitz, Henry CIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Praetzellis, AdrianNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Prichard, MichaelNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Talice, Bianca MariaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wilson, Edward A.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Winter, MiloIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wyeth, N.C.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Series (with order)
Canonical title
Treasure Island
Original title
Treasure Island
Alternative titles
Treasure Island
Original publication date
1883
People/Characters
Squire John Trelawney
Doctor David Livesey
Billy Bones (pirate)
Old Taylor (gardener)
Black Dog (pirate)
Important places
Admiral Benbow (inn)
Kitt's Hole (bay)
Royal George (inn)
Bristol, England
Spy-glass (i, tavern, ii, hill)
Important events
Related movies
Treasure Island (1934 ∙ IMDb)
Treasure Island (1950 ∙ IMDb)
Treasure Island (1972 ∙ IMDb)
Treasure Island (1985 ∙ IMDb)
"Wishbone" Salty Dog (1995 ∙ TV ∙ IMDb)
Awards and honors
Waterstones The Nation's Favourite Children's Books (1997, No 40)
BBC's Big Read (Best loved novel, 2003, No 36)
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (2006/2008/2010 Edition)
Guardian 1000 (War and travel)
The Telegraph's 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (2008)
Epigraph
TO THE HESITATING PURCHASER

If sailor tales to sailor tunes,
Storm and adventure, heat and cold,
If schooners, islands, and maroons,
And buchaneers, and buried gold,
And all the old romance, retold
exactly in the ancient way,
can please, as me they pleased of old,
The wiser youngsters of today:

-So be it, and fall on! If not,
If studious youth no longer crave,
His ancient appetites forgot,
Kingston, or Ballantyne the brave,
Or Cooper of the wood and wave,
So be it, also! And may I
And all my pirates share the grave
Where these and their ceations lie!
Dedication
To S.L.O., an American gentleman, in accordance with whose classic taste the following narrative has been designed, it is now, in return for numerous delightful hours, and with kindest wishes, dedicated by his affectionate friend, THE AUTHOR.
First words
Squire Trelawny, Dr. Livesey, and the rest of these gentlemen having asked me to write down the whole particulars about Treasure Island, from the beginning to the end, keeping nothing back but the bearings of the island, and that only because there is still treasure not yet lifted, I take up my pen in the year of grace 17--, and go back to the time when my father kept the "Admiral Benbow" inn, and the brown old seaman, with the sabre cut, first took up his lodging under our roof.
Quotations
"Fifteen men on the dead man's chest--

Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum!

Drink and the devil had done for the rest--

Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum!"
"Pieces of eight! Pieces of eight!"
Last words
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Disambiguation notice
This is the main work for the book Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Please do not combine with any abridgement, adaptation, etc.
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When Jim Hawkins finds an old pirate map showing a small island marked with a red cross, he knows that a fortune in gold lies waiting for him. What could be more exciting than buried treasure?

Aboard a ship named the Hispaniola, Jim sails toward Treasure Island. The voyage goes well until Jim overhears a frightening conversation. He learns that the one-legged man who signed on as ship's cook is really the famous pirate Long John Silver. And worse - he discovers that the crew are teaming up with Silver to steal the treasure. Can Jim save the gold...and save his life?

AR 8.3, Pts 12.0
Haiku summary
There and back again:
pirates, gold and adventures!
The sea-cook's the star.
(ed.pendragon)
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0451527046, Paperback)

Climb aboard for the swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime. Treasure Islandhas enthralled (and caused slight seasickness) for decades. The names Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins are destined to remain pieces of folklore for as long as children want to read Robert Louis Stevenson's most famous book. With it's dastardly plot and motley crew of rogues and villains, it seems unlikely that children will ever say no to this timeless classic. --Naomi Gesinger

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While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.

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