About the book
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of a treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
Editions of Treasure Island
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780141192451
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140437683
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101554944
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Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of a treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Treasure Island about?
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of a treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Treasure Island?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Treasure Island?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780141192451
Is Treasure Island part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Penguin Clothbound Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Treasure Island?
John Seelye, Robert Louis Stevenson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Treasure Island is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780141192451) and paperback(ISBN 9780140437683) and ebook(ISBN 9781101554944)
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