Treasure Islands : A Robert Louis Stevenson Centenary Anthology

Desert islands, tropical islands, treasure islands. Ships, pirates and parrots. From childhood, Robert Louis Stevenson was fascinated by islands, boats and sea adventures. These are the themes of this anthology, compiled by Jenni Calder who has written widely on Stevenson. It brings together some of his most appealing and exciting writing, from poems and letters to excerpts from novels, stories and travel books. Vividly illustrated, this book provides a taste of one of Scotland's best-loved writers, tempting for children and equally enjoyable for adults.