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Overview. Treasure Island is an adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published as a complete work in 1883. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the young protagonist Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a perilous journey in search of buried treasure.
By Robert Louis Stevenson. 'Treasure Island,' also sometimes referred to as 'The Sea Cook', is one of Robert Louis Stevenson's most recognized books. The adventure novel encompasses pirates, buried treasure, into an action-packed setting.
Summary. Treasure Island tells of Jim Hawkin’s boyhood adventure on a quest for buried treasure. The story opens at Jim’s father’s inn, the Admiral Benbow. A wild seaman, Billy Bones, comes to stay, bringing with him a large sea chest. He frightens the locals by getting raucously drunk and singing the sea chanty:
