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What a study in contrasts is the friendship between Henry Jekyll
and his boon companion, Edward Hyde. Where Jekyll is a handsome and
respected man of science, Hyde is a surly and brutish misanthrope.
Nevertheless, Jekyll has allowed Hyde free access to his home and
laboratory and, surprisingly, made him the sole beneficiary of his
will. Given the closeness of their bond, it seems peculiar that no
one has ever seen the two men together in public. And yet they
share a remarkable chemistry . . . First published in 1886, The
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Robert Louis
Stevensonâs classic tale of the duality of human nature and his
iconic presentation of what would come to be referred to as the
âsplit personality.â Â
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
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R212
Discovery Miles 2 120
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Young Jim Hawkins has no reason to suspect that Billy Bones, the
pensioner who has taken up residence in his fatherâs inn, is
anything other than an aging former mariner. But when violent
altercations with visitors to the inn leave Billy on deathâs
doorstep, Jim discovers that they all are members of the crew of
the notorious pirate Captain Flint, and that Billy has a map that
shows the whereabouts of Flintâs buried treasure. . .Â
First serialized in a childrenâs magazine between 1881 and 1882
as a coming-of-age story for young readers, Treasure Island has
transcended its time and intended audience. Robert Louis
Stevensonâs novel forged the template for the tale of pirate
adventure, and many of its dramatic elementsâincluding buried
treasure, treasure maps, and pirate oaths, among othersâhave
become iconic parts of virtually every pirate adventure story
written in its wake. Â
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Edinburgh - Picturesque Notes (Hardcover)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith; Illustrated by Iain McIntosh; Cover design or artwork by Iain McIntosh
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R436
Discovery Miles 4 360
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Kidnapped (New edition)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Contributions by Judith John
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R230
Discovery Miles 2 300
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Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. A gorgeous new edition. Admired for its pace and rigorous
storytelling, Kidnapped is an enthralling read from start to
finish. A dramatic tale set in the aftermath of the Jacobite
uprising, and incorporating real events and characters, it tells of
the kidnap of David Balfour and his desperate journey across
Scotland, chased by redcoats, barely surviving until he reclaims
his rightful place in society.
Since his first literary appearance in 1886, the murderous Mr Hyde
has embodied the evil that even good men including his alter ego,
Henry Jekyll - are capable of when the constraints of civilized
life are loosed. This chilling anthology also collects nine of
Stevenson's best-known tales of horror, including 'The Body
Snatcher', 'Markheim', 'Thawn Janet', 'The Bottle Imp', 'The Isle
of Voices', 'The Waif Woman', 'Olalla' and 'Will o' the Mill'.
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AEs Triplex (Paperback)
Robert Louis Stevenson
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R341
R323
Discovery Miles 3 230
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Relive one of the greatest adventure stories of all time in this
stunning, unabridged edition featuring bold, dynamic woodcuts by
John Lawrence.
FIFTEEN MEN ON A DEAD MAN'S CHEST -- YO-HO-HO AND A BOTTLE OF RUM
A treasure map where X marks the spot, a schooner set to sail, a
onelegged seaman with a parrot on his shoulder, a boy whose bravery
will be tested by murder, mutiny, and betrayal -- Robert Louis
Stevenson's well-loved tale is the ultimate swashbuckling
adventure. Sweeping a path from the sleepy English coast to the
raging high seas to a tropical island concealing a buried treasure,
this story of friendship and greed, loyalty and courage stars an
unforgettable cast of characters: young Jim Hawkins, the terrifying
Blind Pew, the wild man Ben Gunn, and one of literature's most
dastardly villains, the charming, crafty, and utterly unscrupulous
Long John Silver. Superbly illustrated by the celebrated John
Lawrence, this is the definitive edition of an enduring classic.
The Biographical Edition of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Also includes "The Misadventures of John Nicholson," "The Story of
a Lie," and "The Body-Snatcher."
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