Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Pirates! Jim Hawkins was just an innkeeper's son in a sleepy seaside village when a chance encounter with a mysterious traveler threw him into a world of high seas, lost treasure, and ruthless cutthroats. First written in 1883 by acclaimed Scottish author and adventurer Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island has spawned countless adaptations, tributes, and imitators but no true equal. Passage Press is proud to present a deluxe new edition of the timeless classic that introduced generations of young people to reading. Featuring brand new art by Alex Wisner, this is the best way to enjoy Treasure Island today. Robert Louis Stevenson (November 13, 1850–December 3, 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for his influential childrens' books Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Kidnapped. Stevenson's childhood was marked by warmth and tragedy. Although raised by a loving and established family of well-traveled engineers, Stevenson was plagued by health problems from an early age. He was often too sickly to even attend school. Despite his illnesses, Stevenson never lost his love for life. Bedridden for long periods, he developed into a voracious reader and writer. As his health and talents improved, he became a widely-beloved figure in literary circles.