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A coming-of-age adventure novel narrating a tale of buccaneers and buried gold. The book had an enormous influence on popular perceptions of pirates including treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, tropical islands, and one legged seamen baring parrots on their shoulders.First published in 1881-82 as a series in Young Folks magazine, this edition is derived from the book published in 1915 with 4 color illustrations, 35 black & white illustrations, and numerous page decorations by Louis Rhead. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

No doubt the feat was easy to Mr. Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best, and even his friendship seemed to be founded in a similar catholicity of good-nature. It is the mark of a modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity; and that was the lawyer''s way. His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest; his affections, like ivy, were the growth of time, they implied no aptness in the object. Hence, no doubt, the bond that united him to Mr. Richard Enfield, his distant kinsman, the well-known man about town. It was a nut to crack for many, what these two could see in each other, or what subject they could find in common. It was reported by those who encountered them in their Sunday walks, that they said nothing, looked singularly dull, and would hail with obvious relief the appearance of a friend. For all that, the two men put the greatest store by these excursions, counted them the chief jewel of each week, and not only set aside occasions of pleasure, but even resisted the calls

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"Catriona" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a sequel to his earlier novel "Kidnapped," continuing the adventures of David Balfour. Set in 18th century Scotland, the narrative follows David as he navigates a complex web of political intrigue and personal loyalty. The story begins with David''s newfound fortune and status, but he soon finds himself embroiled in the aftermath of the Appin murder, a politically charged crime that has left the country in turmoil. David''s sense of justice and loyalty to his friend Alan Breck Stewart, who is wrongfully accused of the murder, compels him to take action. He seeks the assistance of various influential figures, including Mr. Charles Stewart, a lawyer, and Lord Advocate Prestongrange, to clear Alan''s name and save James Stewart, another accused. Throughout his journey, David encounters a range of characters, including the enigmatic Catriona Drummond, who becomes a significant figure in his life. The novel explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the struggle for personal integrity amidst political chaos. Stevenson''s vivid portrayal of Scotland''s landscape and the intricate plot make "Catriona" a compelling continuation of David Balfour''s story.

A London physician leads a double life when he discovers a drug that alters his appearance and disposition.

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1886. It is about a London lawyer who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the misanthropic Edward Hyde. The work is known for its vivid portrayal of a split personality, split in the sense that within the same person there is both an apparently good and an evil personality each being quite distinct from each other; in mainstream culture the very phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" has come to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. This is different from multiple personality disorder where the different personalities do not necessarily differ in any moral sense. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was an immediate success and one of Stevenson''s best-selling works. Stage adaptations began in Boston and London within a year of its publication and it has gone on to inspire scores of major film and stage performances.

One of the greatest books ever written! "Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm." In September of 1884, Robert Louis Stevenson, then in his mid-thirties, moved with his family to Bournemouth, a resort on the southern coast of England, where in the brief span of 23 months he revised A Child''s Garden of Verses and wrote the novels Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. An intriguing combination of fantast thriller and moral allegory, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde depicts the gripping struggle of two opposing personalities -- one essentially good, the other evil -- for the soul of one man. Its tingling suspense and intelligent and sensitive portrayal of man''s dual nature reveals Stevenson as a writer of great skill and originality, whose power to terrify and move us remains, over a century later, undiminished.

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Complete and unabridged paperback edition. The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses is an 1888 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is both an historical adventure novel and a romance novel. It first appeared as a serial in 1883 with the subtitle "A Tale of Tunstall Forest" beginning in Young Folks; A Boys'' and Girls'' Paper of Instructive and Entertaining Literature, vol. XXII, no. 656 (Saturday, 30 June 1883) and ending in the issue for Saturday, 20 October 1883-Stevenson had finished writing it by the end of summer. It was printed under the pseudonym Captain George North. He alludes to the time gap between the serialisation and the publication as one volume in 1888 in his preface "Critic [parodying Dickens''s ''Cricket''] on the Hearth" "The tale was written years ago for a particular audience..." The Paston Letters were Stevenson''s main literary source for The Black Arrow. Via Wikipedia.

Virginibus Puerisque and other papers Robert Louis Stevenson Virginibus Puerisque Crabbed Age and Youth An Apology For Idlers Ordered South Aes Triplex El Dorado The English Admirals Some Portraits by Raeburn Child''s Play Walking Tours Pan''s Pipes A Plea For Gas Lamps We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

R obert Louis Stevenson''s tale, full of action and adventure, has entertained readers for well over a hundred years. This graphic novel adaptation brings to life a fascinating story that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A treasure map where X marks the spot, a schooner set to sail, a onelegged seaman with a parrot on his shoulder, a boy whose bravery will be tested by murder, mutiny, and betrayal — Robert Louis Stevenson’s well-loved tale is the ultimate swashbuckling adventure.