Treasure Island |
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| Title: | Treasure Island |
| Author: | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Publisher: | Random House Audio |
| Type: | Book / Audio Cassette |
| Publication Date: | 12 November, 1986 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 039455728X / 9780394557281 |
| List Price: | $16.00 |
| Amazon Price: | $16.18 (only available used, via Amazon marketplace) |
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Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product Description
Robert Louis Stevenson's cherished, unforgettable adventure magically captures the thrill of a sea voyage and a treasure hunt through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Crossing the Atlantic in search of the buried cache, Jim and the ship's crew must brave the elements and a mutinous charge led by the quintessentially ruthless pirate Long John Silver. Brilliantly conceived and splendidly executed, it is a novel that has seized the imagination of generations of adults and children alike. And as David Cordingly points out in his Introduction, Treasure Island is also the best and most influential of all the stories about pirates.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Amazon.com Review
Climb aboard for the swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime. Treasure Islandhas enthralled (and caused slight seasickness) for decades. The names Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins are destined to remain pieces of folklore for as long as children want to read Robert Louis Stevenson's most famous book. With it's dastardly plot and motley crew of rogues and villains, it seems unlikely that children will ever say no to this timeless classic. --Naomi Gesinger
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Customer Reviews:
• Often Labled As A Childs Story, Treasure Island Is Much More Than It Seems:
17 February, 2010
There are few novels that have had as much influence in popular culture as "Treasure Island." Pirates with talking parrots, treasure maps, mutiny, deceit, this novel has it all. In spite of this, a great many individuals pass on reading the book because they think it is simply a childrens story. If you are leaning toward this bias, you should know that this claim is not true; the novel is filled with witty and believable characters. It also shows the duplicity of human character when brought about by greed and self preservation. Not only is it a classic for it's influence, it is also a classic for it's depiction of human behavior in abnormal circumstances.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Treasure Island
19 March, 2010
the provider failed to say it was an abridged item and for children. It was a waste of money
- Amazon Customer Review
• Masterpiece
12 February, 2010
Treasure Island is without doubt one of the masterpieces of world literature. It's enduring appeal to generations of adventure loving boys (big and small) is sufficient proof. I have read this book many times including even in Latin (yes, there is such an edition: Insula Thesauraria (Latin Edition)) and still find it an exciting read. After all, what could be more appealing than a tale of vicious pirates, a fabulous treasure and a journey into the unkown across exotic seas? Another exciting book is The Drum, equally suitable for young readers by AEW Mason.
- Amazon Customer Review
• The Best Edition
20 March, 2010
The best edition of Treasure Island on the market. A real shame it's only in print in America, but well worth importing. Solidly bound, on fine paper, with some of the most captivating illustrations in the history of children's literature - and affordable too. A proper heirloom edition.
- Amazon Customer Review
• "treasure Island" Is A Treasure To Own!
20 March, 2010
This book is one of the "Classics". It is a swashbuckling tale, full of incidents/adventures that will enchant a young reader. I purchased it for the N.C. Wyeth illustrations ( I am an artist , a grand niece of Charles Woodbury who founded the Ogunquit School of Art) with which I am very familiar. Born and raised in Maine, I enjoy ALL the Wyeth works, and own an original N.C Wyeth print. My husband, now 81 , has a collection of all the books that N.C. Wyeth illustrated which our Grandchildren love to read when visiting us. This volume was a gift to a great-nephew who at 7 years of age is a voracious reader. His Dad is a Pediatrician at Maine Medical and his Mom is a free-lance Editor for Houghton Mifflin.....his Grandmother ( my sister) has a PhD from Harvard and both os us were raised on the classics. I read "Bleak House" at 12!! Wy own grandchildren are great readers, and it is my wish that the youth of today paid more attention to learning ( with book in hand ) and less time "text messaging", video games . etc. SOMEHOW, we have to find a way to teach parents that reading skills are the promise of their children's future!
- Amazon Customer Review
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