Treasure Island (with 40 original illustrations by Louis Rhead)

This edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure story includes 40 illustrations by Louis Rhead.READERS’ REVIEWS“One of the greatest works of storytelling in the English language...it can be enjoyed by anyone longing for a rollicking adventure. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger...and the author's humor shines through.”“Treasure Island is one of a small number of books that are both for children and adults. I have now read the book 3 times and enjoyed it more each time.”“A captivating story full of suspense.” – The Independent, Book of a Lifetime“As a child I loved the sense of unpredictable excitement, the exotic settings of a tall ship and a remote island. I re-read Treasure Island most years and it still holds my attention. I still find fresh delights in its pages. For me, it's a book that has everything.” – The Independent.“Stevenson’s masterpiece. The real treasure of Treasure Island is the book itself.” “A subtle masterpiece...The story is fun, fast-paced and not overly long...Always a pleasure to read.”“A book to keep with you and read and re-read...”“I embarked upon Treasure Island expecting nothing more than a light bedtime read. Yet what I got was a fantastic study of manipulation and survival. I think I'm beginning to see why certain books are termed ‘classics.’”“I have read and re-read this story a great number of times over my 70 years. It's a tale that everyone should read at least once.”“If you like adventure, excitement, pirates and heroes then you have found the right book.”“The story is crisp and gallops along. Highly recommended.” Read more