Treasure Island (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)

Treasure Island (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)

<DIV>One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, <I>Treasure Island </I>began in 1881 as a serialized adventure entitled "The Sea-Cook"<I> </I>in the periodical <I>Young Folks.</I> Completed during a stay at Davos, Switzerland, where Stevenson had gone for his health, it was published in 1883 in the form we know today.<BR>Set in the eighteenth century, <I>Treasure Island</I> spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of sinister characters charged with diabolical intentions. Seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the <I>Hispaniola, </I>the action-packed adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle.<BR>Rich in atmosphere and character, <I>Treasure Island </I>continues to mesmerize readers with its perceptive views of the changing nature of human motives.</DIV>