Treasure Island (Illustrated): With Artwork by N.C. Wyeth and Louis Rhead (Top Five Classics)

This Top Five Classics illustrated edition of Treasure Island includes the original unabridged text by Robert Louis Stevenson; more than 60 illustrations-all 17 paintings by N.C. Wyeth for the 1911 edition 44 drawings by Louis Rhead from his 1915 edition and of course a treasure map-Stevensons essay My First Book: Treasure Island on the writing of his classic; a glossary of nautical and historical terms; and a helpful introduction author bio and bibliography.Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island was not the first adventure story of pirates in the Caribbean but it may as well have been. Since its publication in 1883 its become the standard-the first and last word on the subject-and it remains an exhilarating satisfying read for young and old alike to this day.A strange crusty old pirate comes to stay with Jim Hawkinss family at the Admiral Benbow Inn. The map he carries with him will put them all in danger and be the impetus for young Jims perilous journey with Long John Silver in search of treasure on the high seas.