
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 young innkeeper’s son recounts the day a weather‑worn seafarer arrives at his family’s quiet tavern, his battered sea‑chest and scarred face hinting at a life of danger and distant horizons. The stranger’s gruff chatter and the sudden appearance of a mysterious parchment set the tone for a tale of restless seas, secret maps, and whispered promises of hidden riches. As the old sailor’s presence stirs curiosity and fear, the boy’s world shifts from ordinary chores to the lure of adventure.
Soon the map is unfolded, its cryptic symbols pointing toward a remote island where treasure is said to lie. Together with a small group of unlikely companions—a pragmatic doctor, a generous squire, and a cunning sailor—the boy is drawn into a daring expedition. Their journey promises perilous storms, treacherous rivals, and the timeless clash between greed and bravery, all seen through the eyes of a youth on the brink of his first great adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (360K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
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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