“It was Silver's voice, and before I had heard a dozen words, I would not have shown myself for all the world. I lay there, trembling and listening, in the extreme of fear and curiostiy, for, in those dozen words, I understood that the lives of all the honest men aboard depended on me alone.”
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Work
Annotated Treasure Island with English Grammar Exercises: by Robert Louie Stevenson (Author), Robert Powell (Editor)
This edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless adventure story 'Treasure Island' is specially prepared for language learners. It combines the full original text with explanatory annotations that clarify historical context, vocabulary, and literary references. Additionally, it includes English grammar exercises designed to help readers improve their language skills while enjoying the tale of young Jim Hawkins, the mutinous Long John Silver, and the hunt for Captain Flint's hidden gold. The editorial work by Robert Powell makes this classic accessible for study and self-improvement. more
Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th-century Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His works are characterized by adventure and romance, with his most famous novels being 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventure of the Treasure Island'. Stevenson's works have been beloved by readers and have had a profound impact on literature. more
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