Treasure Island (Signet Classics)
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Author: Robert Louis StevensonIntroduction: Patrick Scott
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-06-03
ISBN: 0451530977
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Signet Classics
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- ISBN13: 9780451530974
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Treasure Island (Signet Classics)
Book Review: PIECES OF EIGHT, PIECES OF EIGHT, FOLLOW THE RED X ON THE MAP
Summary: 5 Stars
TREASURE ISLAND was first published in 1883 by Cassell & Company, Limited, London, England. Has probably never been out of print since, though first published as a serial in a boy's magazine, it has become a book for almost everyone.
Some editions of the book have a map included, others do not. My 1965 edition of Signet Classics does not, but my later Signet edition does. Some readers find the map interesting and helpful, others such as LORD OF THE FLIES author, William Golding, referred to the map, as only an "overrated chart". When reading introductions or afterwords in the various editions of TREASURE ISLAND one can find almost anything, from praise or lack of praise where Robert Louis Stevenson is concerned. Since I know little of his Scottish background or Calvinism or much of anything else of the man, I find TREASURE ISLAND only a very fine book and am not surprised at all that, though it began its life as somewhat a failure as a magazine serial, it has become a lasting classic.
Even should one not have read the book, characters such as Long John Silver, Jim Hawkins, Blind Pew, Black Dog or Billy Bones and various other terms such as pieces of eight, or black spot, are familiar terms in and of themselves. Though some reviewers say the characters are only two dimensional, RLS certainly put enough of them in the book. There are more than enough black hearted pirates to go 'round, and in the character of Long John Silver Stevenson struck pure gold. So much in fact that his original title for TREASURE ISLAND almost was 'The Sea Cook' based on the part ole 'barbecue' (Long John Silver) has aboard the Hispaniola. Yes, Silver is a character well worth his salt, starting out somewhat good, becoming bad, and then morphing back into somewhat good, a character to remain long after the reading. And he escapes the gibbet in the end, not an easy feat in England at that time. Before reading the book I had felt it to be an 'Englishman's' book of England of sorts, yet nothing is farther from the truth, as Robert Louis Stevenson was very much a man of Scotland and the book becomes more of a Scotman's view of the English. Interesting indeed with some subtle truths and asides if one recognizes them.
Stevenson started with only the map, one he had drawn for his young stepson, Lloyd Osbourne, yet this map gave birth to the novel. Stevenson's father gave idea to Billy Bone's trunk and its contents, going so far as picking the name Walrus for evil Captain Flint's old ship. From stepson Lloyd we also get the structure and stricture that there be no girls in this book, only male sailors and pirates. Lloyd wanted a boy's book of treasure and pirates. Fortunately girl readers have had as much enjoyment as the boys down through the years.
If a reader enjoys a return to their youth of pirate ships, pirates, and an island of treasure to the amount of 700,000, then get on board the Hispaniola and ride with this group to Treasure Island.
Semper Fi.
Summary of Treasure Island (Signet Classics)
Discover the classics! Beautifully designed and carefully abridged, Troll Illustrated Classics are the perfect introductions to the world?s best-loved literature.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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