Treasure Island
by Robert Stevenson Louis
Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist, originally released his adventure book Treasure Island in 1883. Young Jim Hawkins embarks on a treasure hunt with a crew of pirates under the command of the famed Long John Silver in this novel. The narrative starts with a mystery sailor called Billy Bones showing up to Jim's parents' inn, the Admiral Benbow. When Bones passes away, Jim and his mother come across a treasure map among his belongings. Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey plan an expedition to locate the treasure after Jim gives them the map. Long John Silver, a crew member of the Hispaniola who is really a pirate and has intentions to steal the treasure, is one of the crew members they employ. The squire and the doctor are warned by Jim when he overhears the scheme, but they don't listen to him until it's too late. The ship is taken over by pirates, but Jim is able to escape with a few members of the crew and hide on the island where the hidden wealth resides. He becomes friends with Ben Gunn, a former member of Silver's crew who was marooned there, and the two of them devise a strategy to take down the pirates and get their hands on the wealth. Long John Silver eventually gets away, but Jim and his buddies are able to find the loot and make it back home without incident. Numerous movies and other forms of media have been created based on Treasure Island, which is regarded as a classic of children's literature.
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Author Biography
Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish author, poet, essayist, and travel writer, lived from 1850 to 1894. He was well renowned for his horror and adventure novels including ""Treasure Island,"" ""Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,"" and ""Kidnapped."" He was noted for his gripping narratives and tackled issues of identity, morality, and the human condition. He was an avid traveler and explorer, and his travels served as the basis for many of his writings. At the age of 44, he passed away in Samoa, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most significant authors of the Victorian period. Louis Rhead, an American artist, illustrator, and writer of English descent, lived from 1857 until 1926. He was born in Etruria, Staffordshire, England, and immigrated to America in 1883 together with his family. Many well-known books, including ""Robinson Crusoe"" and ""Treasure Island"" by Robert Louis Stevenson, were illustrated by Rhead, who also contributed to other works. He was also a prolific author who produced children's books, books on fishing and angling, and other works. His use of vivid colors and attention to detail made his artwork well-regarded. Rhead was a significant contributor to the Arts and Crafts movement and a Society of Illustrators member.
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