Literary touchstone edition and millions of other books are available for. Treasure island 3 introduction to treasure island during the summer of twothousand, i had the fortunate opportunity to read a copy of robert louis stevensons treasure island. Treasure island by lisa norby, fernado fernandez, fernando. Despite how old the copy you own is, treasure island is not a very rare find. Traditionally considered a comingofage story, treasure island is the classic pirate tale, known for its superb atmosphere. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson, first edition. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson pdf free ebook treasure island by robert louis stevenson is a story of people that are after a treasure. Treasure island is an adventure novel by scottish author robert louis stevenson, narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Remembering having read the book as a young man, i was eager to reexperience the joy of this classic. 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. Treasure island was first published as a book by cassell and company of london in 1883.
A beautiful hardback edition of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Life is pretty ordinary jims father is sick, which sucks, but other than that, there isnt much going on for him. Treasure island first edition robert louis stevenson. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson free ebook. These extras certainly up the value of the collectible, one that is already.
In excellent condition with the dust jacket and no stains, tears, and a strong binding the book retails for between 3540 dollars. Treasure island is a classic childrens adventure novel by robert louis stevenson. The doctor opened the seals with great care, and there fell out the map of an island, with latitude and longitude, soundings, names of hills and bays and inlets, and every particular that. The serial publication in young folks running through january 1882 was not especially wellreceived, but on its appearance in book form the following year in an edition of only 2000 copies, the story was hailed as the best tale of adventure. At the start of treasure island, jim hawkins is living with his mother and father at their inn, the admiral benbow. At the start of the book jim lives with his mother in an inn. Treasure island is best enjoyed as its author intended, simply as a good tale well told silvey, 631.
The story was originally serialised in the childrens magazine young folks under the title the sea cook over a period. To the hesitating purchaser if sailor tales to sailor tunes. Remembering having read the book as a young man, i was eager to reexperience the joy of this classic treasure yarn. Arguably one of the great adventure novels that have delighted boys especially, for generations, robert louis stevensons treasure island does contain some significant themes along with its. Email me if you need any more pics or have any questions. Your parents kind of hate you because, in this conservative day and age the late 1870s, youve fallen in love with a married woman who is ten years older than you.
Book description sterling publishing co inc, united states, 2016. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an x, schooners, the black spot, tropical islands, and onelegged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Unfollow treasure island book first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thank you very much for the information you have given and the pictures, from your description and pictures you have given i would say that this is a later printing of the 1930 edition of treasure island, more than likely printed around 1938. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The paper had been sealed in several places with a thimble by way of seal.
Treasure island, a wonderfully crafted edition of stevenson s classic adventure story, is known for its great plot, immortal characters and vivid images. Childrens edition by robert louis stevenson, 9781435160644, available at book depository with free. Treasure island project gutenberg audio book, thankfully read by a human being. Set in the mid 1700s, first along the coast of western england and then in the seaport of bristol, the book takes readers quickly to the high seas and. It deals with themes such as fighting, pirates, sailing ships and finding treasure.
Chapter i the old sea dog at the admiral benbow squire trelawney, dr. Its the tale of teenage jim hawkins who discovers a treasure map and sets sail as a cabin boy along with long john silver and the rest of the crew as. Tauchnitz edition volume 2255 of collection of british authors. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis first. Jun 11, 2012 thank you very much for the information you have given and the pictures, from your description and pictures you have given i would say that this is a later printing of the 1930 edition of treasure island, more than likely printed around 1938. Its a tale about a boy who has a treasure map and goes to an island to find the treasure but the only problem is is that.
First published as a book on 23 may 1883, it was originally serialized in the childrens magazine young folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title treasure island or, the mutiny of the hispaniola with stevenson adopting the pseudonym captain george north. Nov 17, 2014 treasure island treasure island is a book by robert louis stevenson. Treasure island is an adventurous story written by robert louis stevenson. Weve got information on favorites like treasure island and some surprising picks.
The story was originally serialised in the childrens magazine young folks under the title the sea cook over a period of several months from 188182. Vintage russian book novel stevenson treasure island hardcover lassic adventure book russian language old collectible book periwinkleukraine 5 out. New treasure island by robert louis stevenson sealed. My recent read of the brethren prince the brethren prince. Its the tale of teenage jim hawkins who discovers a treasure map and sets sail as a cabin boy along with long john silver and the rest of the crew as they embark on their quest for treasure. Treasure island young readers classics by robert louis stevenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See more ideas about treasure island, treasure island book and treasure island robert louis stevenson. Unfollow book treasure island to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Treasure island classic starts series by robert louis stevenson, chris tait, et al. Treasure island free ebook online literature project. About treasure island cliffsnotes study guides book. Where nobody can have easy access, for achieving that treasure, they have to pay its value, which is. But there are collectors out there who would maybe like it due to its age. During the book jim meets ben gunn who has lived on the island for three years.
Editions of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis first edition. Has some discoloration, wear and first page inside has 3 small cuts on page. 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. Treasure island volume 2255 of collection of british and american authors volume 2255 of collection of british authors. Treasure island is one of those stories that is so famous you already know it prior to reading the book. How much is my treasure island book from 1911 worth. First published as a book on 23 may 1883, it was originally serialized in the childrens magazine young folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title treasure island or, the mutiny of the hispaniola with stevenson adopting the pseudonym. I decided it was time to give the book a second look. Treasure island, once described as a boys book, appeals now not to boys alone but to anyone who likes exciting, believable, nonstop action and colorful characters in an exotic setting. Livesey, deduces that the map is of an island where the pirate flint buried a vast treasure. Treasure island is an adventure novel by robert louis stevenson. What are the rarest editions of robert louis stevensons books. Twas easy to see, written as it was, from young jim hawkins perspective, how this was a book tailored to boys.
The district squire, trelawney, proposes buying a ship and going after the treasure, taking livesey as ships doctor and jim as cabin boy. Treasure island cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Treasure island with scarce dust jacket by robert louis. During the book jim meets ben gunn who has lived on. We know what were going to be watching this afternoon. In excellent condition with the dust jacket and no stains, tears, and a strong binding the book retails. A treasure, that is hidden in the heart of the sea. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis. Booksi love booksmy bookstreasure island robert louis stevensonclassic books book. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible puffin cloth classics series all the titles in the range have attractive cloth textured covers with a stunning repeat pattern design specific to each story. A map of treasure island this is a relatively large, clear version of the map of treasure island. The book is nice, and the illustrations are wonderful in their color and. Treasure island with scarce dust jacket by stevenson, robert louis.
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