![]() ![]() Jim’s father dies and Jim encounters a blind man who gives Billy a pirate summons. Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 3: The Black SpotĪfter a glass of rum, Billy’s strength is renewed and plans to outrun his pursuers. Billy tries to kill Blackl Dog with his sword and has a stroke. By his description, Jim recognizes him as the old sailor staying with them. Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 2: Black Dog Appears and Disappearsīlack Dog enters the inn and asks for an old friend by the name of Billy Bones. He warns Jim about a one-legged sailor whom he fears and threatens Dr. An old imposing sailor stays at Jim’s father’s inn and terrorizes the other inhabitants. Jim Hawkins starts his tale of an island. Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 1: The Old Sea-Dog at the Admiral Benbow The author dedicates the novel to a friend and, through poetry, tells the reader to read the book. Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of “buccaneers and buried gold.” Traditionally considered a coming of age story, its influence on popular lore about pirates can not be overestimated. ![]()
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