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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. When a dusty map to buried treasure falls into young Jim Hawkins' hands, his quiet life changes forever. Drawn into a dangerous voyage aboard the Hispaniola, Jim finds himself among ruthless pirates, treacherous seas, and a crew whose loyalties shift like the tides. At the center of it all is the cunning one-legged cook, Long John Silver-charming, manipulative, and deadly. As betrayal unfolds and danger closes in, Jim must confront his fears and grow into courage, each choice carrying the weight of fortune or doom. Treasure Island is a cornerstone of adventure literature, setting the gold standard for tales of piracy and peril on the high seas. Robert Louis Stevenson not only gave the world iconic figures like Long John Silver but also popularized the enduring imagery of hidden maps, mutinous crews, and islands filled with danger. Generations of readers have been captivated by its thrilling mix of loyalty, betrayal, and the irresistible lure of buried riches.

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Robert Louis Stevenson, born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a novelist, poet, and essayist known for his vivid storytelling. Despite health struggles, he produced enduring classics like Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. His stories are rich with adventure, moral questions, and unforgettable characters. Through his work, Stevenson explored his love of travel and the mysteries of human nature.Stevenson's delicate health led him to seek warmer climates, and he traveled extensively across Europe, the United States, and the South Pacific. He eventually settled on the island of Samoa, where he became deeply involved in local life and politics. His experiences abroad influenced both his writing and his views. In Samoa, he became a defender of indigenous rights and a respected community figure.Despite his frail health, Stevenson wrote prolifically and gained a devoted following in the 19th-century literary world. His works helped shape the genre of adventure literature and inspired countless writers. Stevenson's legacy lives on through his books and his impact on literature. His adventurous spirit continues to captivate readers around the world.

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