--- product_id: 523466878 title: "Treasure Island: The Original 1883 Edition With Complete Illustrations (A Robert Louis Stevenson Classic Novel)" brand: "robert louis stevenson, louis rhead" price: "₨73" currency: SCR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/523466878-treasure-island-the-original-1883-edition-with-complete-illustrations-robert store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Treasure Island: The Original 1883 Edition With Complete Illustrations (A Robert Louis Stevenson Classic Novel) **Brand:** robert louis stevenson, louis rhead **Price:** ₨73 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Treasure Island: The Original 1883 Edition With Complete Illustrations (A Robert Louis Stevenson Classic Novel) by robert louis stevenson, louis rhead - **How much does it cost?** ₨73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/523466878-treasure-island-the-original-1883-edition-with-complete-illustrations-robert) ## Best For - robert louis stevenson, louis rhead enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert louis stevenson, louis rhead brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “Seaward ho! Hang the treasure! It's the glory of the sea that has turned my head.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island This beautiful edition contains ◆ 120 illustrations ◆ from the original edition which was published in 1915. The illustrations have been made by Louis Rhead. "For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From the moment young Jim Hawkins first encounters the sinister Blind Pew at the Admiral Benbow Inn until the climactic battle for treasure on a tropic isle, the novel creates scenes and characters that have fired the imaginations of generations of readers. Written by a superb prose stylist, a master of both action and atmosphere, the story centers upon the conflict between good and evil - but in this case a particularly engaging form of evil. It is the villainy of that most ambiguous rogue Long John Silver that sets the tempo of this tale of treachery, greed, and daring. Designed to forever kindle a dream of high romance and distant horizons, Treasure Island is, in the words of G. K. Chesterton , 'the realization of an ideal, that which is promised in its provocative and beckoning map; a vision not only of white skeletons but also green palm trees and sapphire seas.' G. S. Fraser terms it 'an utterly original book' and goes on to write: 'There will always be a place for stories like Treasure Island that can keep boys and old men happy.' A True Classic that Belongs on Every Bookshelf! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0BTP5PSZQ | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.53 x 9 inches | | Isbn 13 | 979-8374730302 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 232 pages | | Publication Date | February 2, 2023 | | Publisher | Independently published | | Reading Age | 8 - 12 years, from customers | ## Images ![Treasure Island: The Original 1883 Edition With Complete Illustrations (A Robert Louis Stevenson Classic Novel) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lDKRk1FXL.jpg) ![Treasure Island: The Original 1883 Edition With Complete Illustrations (A Robert Louis Stevenson Classic Novel) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W7kwUV0pL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute classic, and simply THE pirate story *by on Reviewed in the United States August 18, 2011* Treasure Island, first published in book form in 1883, is THE pirate story. Many of the things we think of today as being trademarks of pirates (buried treasure, treasure maps, peg legs, parrots, desert islands) come more from Stevenson's tale than from history. But this book isn't about history, it's about pirates, adventure, and coming of age, and it delivers marvelously on all of those promises.The narrator, young Jim Hawkins, lives and works at an inn owned by his parents. One day, a mysterious seaman takes lodging there with an equally mysterious chest. After some time, other sailors arrive looking for the first seaman. Out of this, from the seaman's chest Jim manages to find a treasure map leading to the untold riches of a now-dead but still famous pirate named Captain Flint. Jim takes the map to a couple of country gentlemen, who decide to charter a ship to look for the treasure and take Jim along as cabin boy.Unfortunately for Jim and our heroes, but fortunately for the plot, they have a hard time finding sailors, and they turn to their new ship's cook, the one-legged Long John Silver, for "help" in rounding out the crew. Silver, as is hardly a spoiler, is actually a former pirate and crews the ship accordingly, having heard what they're after and eager to find those riches for himself.The excitement mounts as Jim goes on several daring adventures to save himself and the faithful party, and Silver struggles to keep control of his mutineers, all the while treasure is calling. Jim shows a great deal of growth, taking charge of several perilous situations and demonstrating considerable bravery he never possessed when dealing with the mysterious sailor in his parents' inn. Silver, meanwhile, is a savvy character who's self-interest and ability to play both sides against the middle knows no bounds. If you're looking for a master of duplicity and double-cross, Silver could give Jack Sparrow lessons.Stevenson's writing is fantastic. The colorful language of the pirates, and the refined speech of the gentlemen leading the faithful party, are a joy to experience. The drama steadily rises, despite the fact the book's story is well known and I've read it several times before. It's certainly no accident that this book has had such a powerful effect on an entire genre of fiction even 130 years later.I've also listened to the book as narrated by Ralph Cosham, who I've enjoyed greatly and listened to on several other stories. If you're considering which audio version to listen to, you can't go wrong with Cosham's.Treasure Island is about as easily available as a book can be, as every library will have it on hand, it's on Wikisource for free, Amazon has it for Kindle for free or in paperback for $2, and I've even seen it at Target for $1. It's also only 300 quick pages. Seriously, there is no excuse for not reading this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Treasure Island is a great read. The book has over a dozen wonderful ... *by on Reviewed in the United States March 18, 2017* Treasure Island is a great read. This digital version is not the one I recommend. It’s only 122 pages long versus 273 pages in the hardcover version I have from Atheneum Books for Young Readers. I highly recommend the Atheneum hardcover version. It’s the best version of Treasure Island I’ve ever found, and has over a dozen beautiful illustrations, great for readers of any age.The story is told first person, past tense, from the young protagonist’s (Jim Hawkins) point of view, except for three chapters which are from the doctor’s POV. Like other children’s books with great artwork, such as Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales, Dinotopia, Winnie The Pooh The Complete Tales, Watership Down, and The Wind In The Willows, the color illustrations in the Atheneum hardcover version really enhance the storytelling.I’ve been rereading some of my favorite children’s stories that I read during my preteen and teen years. As a middle-aged guy I enjoyed revisiting Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales, Charlotte’s Web, Winnie the Pooh The Complete Tales, Treasure Island, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, Watership Down and The Wind in the Willows as much, maybe even more, than I did as a kid. All classics.I’d shelve Dinotopia and the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, with this group of classic children’s stories too.Normally I’m a sampler. I haven’t seen any of the movies from the following series, but I did read the first books, Twilight, Outlander, Fifty Shades of Grey, Divergent, etc. I sample a lot of first books, but I don’t read many complete series. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, and The Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) series by George Martin are a couple of exceptions.Other sci-fi and fantasy authors I like include Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Paolo Bacigalupi, Jack Campbell, Arthur C. Clarke, Earnest Cline, Abe Evergreen, Robert A. Heinlein, Hugh Howey, Larry Niven, Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, John Scalzi, J.R.R. Tolkien and Andy Weir. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless classic *by on Reviewed in the United States June 11, 2026* Treasure Island is a classic for a reason. From the very beginning, I was pulled into the adventure-filled story of hidden treasure, dangerous pirates, and life on the open sea. The characters are memorable, especially the iconic Long John Silver, who is both charming and unpredictable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/523466878-treasure-island-the-original-1883-edition-with-complete-illustrations-robert](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/523466878-treasure-island-the-original-1883-edition-with-complete-illustrations-robert) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-08-25*