Treasure Island

<p>When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious map in a dead man's sea-chest, he sets off on a thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure, and villainy. Hired as a cabin boy on the <i>Hispaniola</i>, Jim finds himself in the company of a frightening crew of seamen, and is soon taken under the wing of the charismatic but dangerous Long John Silver... <br><br>One of the most famous adventure stories ever written, Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale with delight young readers aged 8 and up. This edition also contains illustrations by the artist Walter Paget.</p>