The most popular pirate story ever written in English, featuring one of literature’s most beloved "bad guys,” Treasure Island has been happily devoured by several generations of boys—and girls—and grownups. Its unforgettable characters include: young Jim Hawkins, who finds himself owner of a map to Treasure Island, where the fabled pirate booty is buried; honest Captain Smollett, heroic Dr. Livesey, and the good-hearted but obtuse Squire Trelawney, who help Jim on his quest for the treasure; the frightening Blind Pew, double-dealing Israel Hands, and seemingly mad Ben Gunn, buccaneers of varying shades of menace; and, of course, garrulous, affable, ambiguous Long John Silver, who is one moment a friendly, laughing, one-legged sea-cook . . .and the next a dangerous pirate leader!The unexpected and complex relationship that develops between Silver and Jim helps transform what seems at first to be a simple, rip-roaring adventure story into a deeply moving study of a boy’s growth into manhood, as he learns hard lessons about friendship, loyalty, courage and honor—and the uncertain meaning of good and evil.
ISBN:2147483647
Author:Robert Louis Stevenson
Adhiambo Juma –
War,like rain sends no sure signs. It just falls one day, first slowly – in bits- then angrily.
The story of a child who woke up to war- Innocent, unaware.
The story of robbed innocence and childhood,
The story of resilience,
The story of the rainbow after the rain,
The story of hope.
Sikula –
A very informative book, with lots of sad stories and events, but narrated in an interesting and captivating way
Ygal –
Between the corollaries that follow the instability of the African Great lakes looms a dire lack of narrative from the victim’s perspective. Antonio’s Born of the First Congo War is a book that navigates the complexity of telling such a story by revealing a personal experience and putting into contexts the bigger its picture.
Abi Matheka –
I recently started reading this book and instantly drowned in it! The author’s writing style and ability to capture the reader’s attention and emotions is wildly mind blowing and I love it.
Cannot wait to finish reading this beautiful piece🤩
Nicole Stella Omondi –
Amazing
stella Katchanula –
For international relations students interested in peace and conflict this book is must to read ~!! Amazing book
Edmund Mwangi –
The book gives a descriptive picture of the first congo war and how it affected different people. The book was awesome
Nyayow Deng Chuol –
This was a beautiful read. It encapsulates a personal experience of war and highlights more issues in the contemporary world.
Esperance –
A nice book that veryone should read.
Iman –
Beautiful and captivating experience. Honestly one of my best reads!
Sheila –
An interesting read. You will not be able to put it down.