Name: Treasure Island
SKU: 56306539
Price: 721.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis
ISBN: 9789355275332

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher

Mjp Publishers

Language

English

Pages

238

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.6x14x1.8 cm

Weight

0.45 kg.

ISBN13

9789355275332

Synopsis "Treasure Island"

"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a timeless adventure tale that plunges readers into a world of high seas, swashbuckling pirates, and hidden treasure. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious map leading to the fabled Treasure Island, he embarks on a perilous journey with a crew of dubious characters. As they face danger, betrayal, and cunning adversaries, Jim must summon all his courage and cunning to outwit the infamous pirate Long John Silver and claim the fortune that awaits. Packed with unforgettable characters, thrilling action, and a captivating atmosphere, "Treasure Island" has captivated generations of readers and solidified its place as a classic of literature.

Robert Louis Stevenson

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(Edinburgh, 1850 - Samoa, 1894) British novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist. He entered the University of Edinburgh at the age of sixteen to follow in his father's footsteps and become a lighthouse engineer, a career he would later abandon. His nautical studies allowed him to come into contact with seafaring people and customs, key ingredients in some of his most famous works. His renowned work, Treasure Island, was published under the pseudonym Captain George North in 1881. In 1886, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one of the great classics of literature, was released. He died on the island of Samoa, at his home, Vailima.

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