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Treasure Island
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- Narrated by: Michael Ward
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
Robert Louis Stevenson's famous adventure tale "Treasure Island" was initially released as a book in 1883. The narrative, which takes place in the eighteenth century, follows Jim Hawkins, the youthful protagonist, as he sets out on a treacherous quest to uncover buried wealth.
The story opens at the Admiral Benbow Inn, where Jim Hawkins first meets Billy Bones, a stern and enigmatic sea captain. Jim finds a treasure map among the captain's possessions after Bones passes away. There is excitement as Jim, Squire Trelawney, and Dr. Livesey set sail on the Hispaniola to find the hidden wealth on the isolated island of Skeleton Island.
A group of pirates commanded by the notorious Long John Silver, who first poses as the ship's chef, make up the ship's crew. Jim becomes caught up in a web of treachery, deceit, and adventure when the journey goes on and he finds out about the pirates' preparations to stage a mutiny.
"Treasure Island" is praised for its depiction of traditional pirate mythology and its colorful cast of characters, which includes the unforgettable Long John Silver. The book looks at issues of loyalty, greed, and the fallout from chasing fortune. The novel's engrossing and exotic location, together with Stevenson's skillful narrative, have contributed to its ongoing appeal and stature as a timeless piece of literature.