Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson, N. C. Wyeth
eBook
(Enhanced Media Publishing, Sept. 3, 2015)
This edition of Robert Louis Stevensonâs classic tale includes illustrations by N. C. Wyeth, one of Americaâs greatest artists, who created 3,000 paintings and illustrated 112 books. The first of these, âTreasure Islandâ, was one of his masterpieces.Robert Louis Stevenson wrote âTreasure Islandâ after drawing a map of an imaginary romantic island with his stepson on a rainy day in Braemar, Scotland.âI had an idea for Long John Silver,â said Stevenson, âfrom which I promised myself funds of entertainment.âCelebrated for its atmosphere, characters and action, âTreasure Islandâ is a classic adventure story that has inspired readers, writers & film-makers ever since. It is one of the most dramatized and imitated of all novels. Stevenson ranks among the top 26 most translated writers in the world.READERSâ REVIEWSâOne of the greatest works of storytelling in the English language...it can be enjoyed by anyone longing for a rollicking adventure. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger...and the author's humor shines through.ââTreasure Island is one of a small number of books that are both for children and adults. I have now read the book 3 times and enjoyed it more each time.ââThis classic adventure has been a life-long friend.ââA subtle masterpiece...The story is fun, fast-paced and not overly long...Always a pleasure to read.ââA book to keep with you and read and re-read...ââI embarked upon Treasure Island expecting nothing more than a light bedtime read. Yet what I got was a fantastic study of manipulation and survival. I think I'm beginning to see why certain books are termed âclassics.âââI have read and re-read this story a great number of times over my 70 years. It's a tale that everyone should read at least once.ââIf you like adventure, excitement, pirates and heroes then you have found the right book.ââThe story is crisp and gallops along. Highly recommended.ââA captivating story full of suspense.â â The Independent, Book of a Lifetime.âAs a child I loved the sense of unpredictable excitement, the exotic settings of a tall ship and a remote island. I re-read Treasure Island most years and it still holds my attention. I still find fresh delights in its pages. For me, it's a book that has everything.â â The Independent.âStevensonâs masterpiece. The real treasure of Treasure Island is the book itself.â