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Kidnapped (Penguin Popular Classics)
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Description for Kidnapped (Penguin Popular Classics)
Paperback. Used Copy. Very Clean and Readable
If "Treasure Island" is the pirate story par excellence, then "Kidnapped" is the romantic Scots adventure story of all time. Written in 1886, it is set in the turmoil and aftermath of the 1746 Jacobite Scots rebellion against the English at Culloden - events that established much of the national Scots character, which persists to this day. The story follows David Balfour, the canny eighteen year old, who is keen to seek his fortune. He sets out from the lowlands of Scotland to meet his mysterious relative, in search of work and 'whatere he may find'. His adventures begin at ... Read more
If "Treasure Island" is the pirate story par excellence, then "Kidnapped" is the romantic Scots adventure story of all time. Written in 1886, it is set in the turmoil and aftermath of the 1746 Jacobite Scots rebellion against the English at Culloden - events that established much of the national Scots character, which persists to this day. The story follows David Balfour, the canny eighteen year old, who is keen to seek his fortune. He sets out from the lowlands of Scotland to meet his mysterious relative, in search of work and 'whatere he may find'. His adventures begin at ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140621068
SKU
KDK0015145
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) is one of the most famous popular authors of modern times - he is ranked the 25th most translated author in the world, ahead of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland the novelist, poet and travel writer was the author of world famous books such as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of ... Read more
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