Treasure Island is a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that follows the story of young Jim Hawkins, who discovers a pirate’s treasure map hidden in the belongings of a deceased seaman. Jim joins a voyage aboard the Hispaniola to seek the buried treasure on a distant island. Alongside Dr. Livesey, Squire Trelawney, and Captain Smollett, Jim embarks on the dangerous expedition, unaware that many of the crew members, including the cunning and charismatic Long John Silver, are actually pirates planning a mutiny.
As the adventure unfolds, Jim must navigate treachery, battles, and moral choices as he matures from a naive boy into a brave and resourceful young man. The story is filled with suspense, colorful characters, and vivid descriptions of the high seas and hidden coves. Treasure Island not only helped define the modern pirate tale—complete with maps, X-marks-the-spot, and one-legged pirates—but also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the allure of fortune. It remains a timeless tale of adventure and coming of age.
