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Robert Louis Stevenson

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1) Kidnapped Novel

Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Series

Timeless Classics
David Balfour

Publisher

Duke Classics

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

Description

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Kidnapped was published in 1886 amid one of the most productive periods of Robert Louis Stevenson's career. Although it was immediately met with popular success and critical acclaim, the novel was derided for decades as a story for children before being recognized as a major work of English literature. Set in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising of 1745, and full of a rich blend of English and Scots, Kidnapped is a powerful work with strong Scottish...

2) The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Publisher

Duke Classics

Language

English

Description

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When lawyer Gabriel John Utterson witnesses the odd behavior of a man named Edward Hyde, who uses cheques signed by Utterson's friend Dr. Henry Jekyll, he decides to investigate the strange and violent man. Utterson soon discovers the horrible and incredible truth in the form of a letter written by Dr. Jekyll and left near the body of the late Mr. Hyde. Author Robert Louis Stevenson is believed to have had a somewhat volatile relationship with...

3) Treasure Island

Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Publisher

Duke Classics

Language

English

Description

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In "Treasure Island", an innkeeper's son, Jim Hawkins embarks on a sea adventure after obtaining a treasure map. Part adventure novel and coming of age story, Jim must negotiate relationships with a colorful cast of pirates, sea captains, noblemen and castaways in his quest to recover a share of the loot. Full of classic pirate language and imagery, Treasure Island's Long John Silver has become the iconic fortune-seeking buccaneer. Noted for its atmosphere,...

4) Treasure Island

Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Series

Pocket classics volume 11
Great classics for children
Kennebec Large Print perennial favorites collection

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Formats

Book, Juvenile Book, Juvenile Book on CD, Large Print

Description

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Who can outsmart a pack of pirates and the murderous Long John Silver? Who is fearless enough to single-handedly board a ship and steal it back? Who else but the most daring lad of all -- young Jim Hawkins! Get ready for excitement and terror -- from the moment Jim finds a treasure map to the final hunt for buried gold.