Treasure Island and the pirates of the 18th century /
by Porterfield, Jason.
Type:
BookSeries: Looking at literature through primary sources. Publisher: New York : Rosen Central Primary Source, 2004Edition: 1st ed.Description: 64 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0823945073.Subject(s): Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894. Treasure Island -- Sources | Sea stories -- History and criticism | Pirates | Treasure Island (Imaginary place) | Seafaring life in literatureOnline resources: Table of contents
Contents:
Summary: Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island, which was published in 1883 when the horrors of piracy were fresh in the public mind.
The hunt for treasure -- Aboard the ship -- The pirates reveal themselves -- The sailing life -- The end of piracy's golden age.
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Book | NF 823 P (Browse shelf) | Available | S040485555 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61) and index.
The hunt for treasure -- Aboard the ship -- The pirates reveal themselves -- The sailing life -- The end of piracy's golden age.
Booklist, November 2004
Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island, which was published in 1883 when the horrors of piracy were fresh in the public mind.
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