Title: Treasure Island
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
ISBN: 9780006934370
Location: 1C
Keywords: adventure, piracy, treasure, coming-of-age, loyalty, betrayal, shipboard life, courage, maps, exploration, moral ambiguity, friendship, 19th-century literature, suspense, classic literature, sea voyages
Synopsis: Treasure Island is a classic adventure novel that follows the journey of young Jim Hawkins, who discovers a treasure map in the chest of a deceased pirate. Eager for adventure, Jim embarks on a perilous voyage aboard the Hispaniola, accompanied by a diverse crew that includes the enigmatic Long John Silver, a one-legged pirate who becomes both a mentor and a formidable antagonist. As they navigate the dangers of the high seas and the treachery of pirate life, Jim learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and the moral complexities of human nature.
The story is rich with memorable characters, thrilling escapades, and themes of adventure and discovery. Stevenson's masterful storytelling combines suspense with a sense of nostalgia for the romanticized age of piracy, making Treasure Island a beloved classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages. The novel explores the contrast between innocence and experience, the allure of treasure, and the notion of what it means to be a hero.
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