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With his parents recently deceased David Balfour sets out to make his own way in the world, but hard luck befalls him at every turn. His uncle is trying to steal his inheritance and when an 'accident' doesn't kill him he's sold onto a slave ship bound for the Carolinas. Foiling a plot to kill a recused seaman, Alan Breck Stewart, David and Alan escape and are promptly caught up in the Jacobite rising. This is the thrilling adventure story set against the backdrop of real events and featuring real characters from history. This edition is complete and unabridged, featuring over 60 illustrations…mehr

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With his parents recently deceased David Balfour sets out to make his own way in the world, but hard luck befalls him at every turn. His uncle is trying to steal his inheritance and when an 'accident' doesn't kill him he's sold onto a slave ship bound for the Carolinas. Foiling a plot to kill a recused seaman, Alan Breck Stewart, David and Alan escape and are promptly caught up in the Jacobite rising. This is the thrilling adventure story set against the backdrop of real events and featuring real characters from history. This edition is complete and unabridged, featuring over 60 illustrations and decorations. Be sure to look for the sequel to Kidnapped, Catriona, also from Living Book Press.
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Autorenporträt
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish writer of novels, essays, poetry, and short stories. He's best known for his children's adventure novel 'Treasure Island' (1883), his collection of poetry 'A Child's Garden of Verses' (1885), and his Gothic novella 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' (1886). He achieved celebrity status during his lifetime and his works are highly acclaimed to this day.