Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island
Pook Press, [S.l.], ©2020Description: 232 pages.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 070097022414.Genre/Form: Print books.Summary: The famous adventure novel, Treasure Island, written by Robert Louis Stevenson in a new beautiful Pook Press edition, with illustrations by N. C. WyethA swashbuckling tale of pirates, maps and treasure. The story begins with an old sailor who appears an inn on the west English coast, talking of a sea chest and secret treasure map. When the sailor dies, his charge is left with Jim, the innkeeper's son, who discovers the chest and map. In no time, Jim is swept into a dangerous quest on the high seas, privy to plots, murder, and mutiny - some whilst concealed in an apple barrel. This is a truly entertaining, action-filled tale that stands the test of time.Pook Press presents this facsimile of the 1911 illustrated edition, containing 9 nostalgic colour plates by N. C. Wyeth, one of America's greatest Illustrators.Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | PZ7.S8482 Tr 2020 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000000650 |
The famous adventure novel, Treasure Island, written by Robert Louis Stevenson in a new beautiful Pook Press edition, with illustrations by N. C. WyethA swashbuckling tale of pirates, maps and treasure. The story begins with an old sailor who appears an inn on the west English coast, talking of a sea chest and secret treasure map. When the sailor dies, his charge is left with Jim, the innkeeper's son, who discovers the chest and map. In no time, Jim is swept into a dangerous quest on the high seas, privy to plots, murder, and mutiny - some whilst concealed in an apple barrel. This is a truly entertaining, action-filled tale that stands the test of time.Pook Press presents this facsimile of the 1911 illustrated edition, containing 9 nostalgic colour plates by N. C. Wyeth, one of America's greatest Illustrators.Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old