# Treasure Island

**Author:** Robert Stevenson
**Tags:** Sea stories, Treasure Island (Imaginary place), Pirates, Treasure troves
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
**Downloads:** 36
**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/95817

## Description

Young Jim Hawkins works at his family's coastal inn when a secretive old sailor takes a room and warns him to watch for a one-legged man. After the sailor dies, Jim uncovers a map leading to treasure buried by the ruthless pirate Captain Flint, setting in motion a voyage that will test his courage and change him forever. Financed by a local squire and a doctor, the expedition sets sail aboard the Hispaniola, unaware that many of the hired crew are former pirates in disguise, led by the cunning, one-legged ship's cook, Long John Silver. Once the island is sighted, loyalties fracture, mutiny erupts, and Jim finds himself caught between honest men and cutthroats, forced to rely on his own wits to survive. Marooned islanders, hidden stockades, and a desperate hunt for buried gold propel the story toward a tense, unforgettable climax. Rich with atmosphere, moral ambiguity, and unforgettable characters, this classic adventure defined the modern conception of pirates and remains a timeless tale of greed, loyalty, and coming of age on the high seas.