Kidnapped: The Adventures of David Balfour by Robert Louis Stevenson HC1986 FINE

Description: Kidnapped: The Adventures of David Balfour (The World's Best Reading) by Robert Louis Stevenson Hardcover Cloth 222 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO dust jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1985. Attractive blue buckram boards with 1/4 brown leather spine and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Marker ribbon. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Laid in four page brochure. "I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." "Kidnapped" is a historical adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1886, the novel has since become a classic of Scottish literature. Set in 18th-century Scotland, "Kidnapped" follows the story of David Balfour, a young and naive protagonist. The novel begins with David's journey to meet his uncle, Ebenezer Balfour, after the death of his father. However, David soon discovers that his uncle is a deceitful and treacherous man who has him kidnapped and sold into slavery. Fortunately, David manages to escape his captors and finds himself in the company of Alan Breck Stewart, a Jacobite soldier on the run. Together, David and Alan embark on a perilous journey across the Scottish Highlands, encountering various challenges, dangers, and conflicts along the way. The story explores themes of loyalty, friendship, courage, and personal growth as the two characters navigate their way through the tumultuous historical and political landscape of 18th-century Scotland. "Kidnapped" is renowned for its vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside, its engaging and dynamic characters, and its fast-paced and exciting plot. It captures the spirit of adventure and showcases Stevenson's skill in crafting an immersive and captivating narrative. The novel has received widespread acclaim for its historical accuracy, its exploration of the Jacobite uprising, and its ability to transport readers to the rugged and wild landscape of Scotland. "Kidnapped" continues to be celebrated as a classic work of adventure fiction, appealing to readers of all ages who enjoy tales of suspense, action, and historical intrigue.

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