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Robert Louis Stevenson's cherished, unforgettable adventure magically captures the thrill of a sea voyage and a treasure hunt through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Crossing the Atlantic in search of the buried cache, Jim and the ship's crew must brave the elements and a mutinous charge led by the quintessentially ruthless pirate Long John Silver. Brilliantly conceived and splendidly executed,... (more)

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson

This intriguing combination of fantasy thriller and moral allegory depicts the gripping struggle of two opposing personalities—one essentially good, the other evil—for the soul of one man. Its tingling suspense and intelligent and sensitive portrayal of man’s dual nature reveal Stevenson as a novelist of great skill and originality, whose power to terrify and move us remains, over a century later, undiminished.

Kidnapped

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Shipwreck. Murder. Flight. Intrigue. And of course, kidnapping. David Balfour¹s adventures on the high seas are among the most evocative in classic literature.

The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses. Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses. Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

by Robert Louis Stevenson

This is Robert Louis Stevenson's historical romance set during the War of the Roses.

Treasure island ; Kidnapped ; Weir of Hermiston ; The master of Ballantrae ; The black arrow ; The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeRobert Louis Stevenson

Treasure island ; Kidnapped ; Weir of Hermiston ; The master of Ballantrae ; The black arrow ; The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson

" The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde " and Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

" The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde " and Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

by Robert Mighall

tevenson's famous exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil, "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," has become synonymous with the idea of a split personality. More than a morality tale, this dark psychological fantasy is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution, criminality, and secret lives. Also in this volume are "The Body Snatcher," which charts the murky... (more)

A Child's Garden of Verses : By Robert Louis Stevenson

A Child's Garden of Verses : By Robert Louis Stevenson

by Robert Louis Stevenson

In this well-known collection of poems, master poet Robert Louis Stevenson captures all the joy and magic of childhood. Tasha Tudor's signature watercolors pay tribute to a simpler time in the past, while celebrating both children and nature. Full-color illustrations.

The Master of Ballantrae

by Robert Louis Stevenson

A gripping tale of sibling rivalry and greed takes readers on a fast-paced adventure that encompasses sea voyages, encounters with pirates, intrigue at the French court, exotic life in India, buried treasure, and a shocking discovery in the American wilderness. An engrossing tale, played out against the backdrop of three continents, The Master of Ballantrae stands among Robert Louis Stevenson's most exciting and... (more)

A Child's Garden of VersesRobert Louis Stevenson,Charles Robinson

A Child's Garden of Verses

by Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Robinson

An Inland Voyage

by Robert, Louis Stevenson

What am I to say for my book? Caleb and Joshua brought back from Palestine a formidable bunch of grapes; alas! my book produces naught so nourishing; and for the matter of that, we live in an age when people prefer a definition to any quantity of fruit. I wonder, would a negative be found enticing? for, from the negative point of view, I flatter myself this volume has a certain stamp. Although it runs to... (more)

Short stories

by Robert Louis Stevenson

The complexity and range of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short fiction reveals his genius perhaps more than any other medium. Here, leading Stevenson scholar Barry Menikoff arranges and introduces the complete selection of Stevenson’s brilliant stories, including the famed masterpiece Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , as well as “The Beach of Falesá” and Stevenson’s previously uncollected stories. Arthur... (more)

The Path into Healing

by Sam Oliver

The Path into Healing is a model for healing through the feminine side of the soul. The purpose of this book is to outline a process whereby a person can understand and acquaint him or herself with an aspect of our awareness often neglected in our world today. Much of the emphasis in our world is on what a person can achieve without regard to how these achievements affect the world and the people living in these... (more)

Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Myrtle L. Kaufmann ... illustrated by Frank GodwinRobert Louis and Godwin, Frank (illus.) Stevenson

Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Myrtle L. Kaufmann ... illustrated by Frank Godwin

by Robert Louis and Godwin, Frank (illus.) Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island (Penguin Popular Classics)

Treasure Island (Penguin Popular Classics)

by Robert Louis Stevenson

The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson's first full-length... (more)

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics)

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics)

by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , by Robert Louis Stevenson , is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics : New introductions commissioned from... (more)