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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum." --Robert Louis Stevenson, <i>Treasure Island</i></b> <p/>Perhaps the most iconic pirate story of all time, <i>Treasure Island</i> was written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1881. The book follows young Jim Hawkins who finds himself in possession of a treasure map and embarks on a journey to unearth the pirate booty. His adventure takes him through the turbulent waters of morality, and his subsequent coming of age has captivated generations of readers. <p/> <p/>Rousing and full of adventure, Stevenson's <i>Treasure Island</i> is a classic to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, it makes a chic and affordable addition to any library.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robert Louis Stevenson</b> (1850-1894) was a well-respected Scottish writer. With a propensity toward imaginative thought and rebellious philosophies, Stevenson traveled throughout the world during his life, using his experiences in much of his writing. His two best-known stories, <i>Treasure Island</i> and <i>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</i>, are classics of Western literature.

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