Pirates led by the one-legged Long John Silver try to mutiny to go after Squire Trelawney set sail to find the treasure. Evading a gang ofĬutthroats who come after the map, young Jim and his benefactor Treasure map among a dead pirate's chest at their inn. At least a dozen films have been made of Treasure Island, not to mention many more television shows, cartoons, spoofs and sequels.īut what makes this story a perennial favourite? Robert Louis Stevenson's novel has defined the pirate story, not to mention the treasure-hunting story, the mutiny-on-the-seas story-and the adventure story in general for both children and adults. No one needs to be told what Treasure Island is about. THE NOVEL | THE TEXT | THE MOVIES Long live Long John Silver
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