
TREASURE ISLAND - by Robert Louis Stevenson - Illustrated by Louis Rhead
TREASURE ISLAND
TREASURE ISLAND
PART ONE—The Old Buccaneer
I The Old Sea-dog at the “Admiral Benbow”
II Black Dog Appears and Disappears
III The Black Spot
IV The Sea-chest
V The Last of the Blind Man
VI The Captain’s Papers
A quiet inn on the English coast becomes the gateway to adventure when the young caretaker discovers an aging seafarer who arrives with a battered sea‑chest and a mysterious parchment. The stranger’s fierce demeanor and secretive habit of handing out a single gold coin hint at a life once lived on the high seas, while his sudden, nervous disappearance leaves behind a map that points to an uncharted island said to hold untold riches. Intrigued and uneasy, the boy and a few trusted locals decide to follow the clues, gathering a mixture of scholarly counsel and military aid for the perilous journey that lies ahead.
The story quickly shifts from the cramped rooms of the inn to bustling ports, where the promise of buried treasure draws both brave and greedy souls onto a creaking ship bound for the unknown. As the crew sets sail, the promise of adventure is matched by the ominous signs of mutiny and betrayal, hinting at the fierce conflicts that will test loyalties on the distant shore.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (360K characters)
Release date
2006-02-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1894
Known for unforgettable tales of adventure and divided selves, this Scottish writer brought both restless imagination and real-world travel into his fiction. His books still feel lively, suspenseful, and surprisingly modern.
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