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Caught in the midst of England's War of the Roses, young Dick Shelton's loyalties are torn between a guardian who betrays him and the leader of the secret fellowship, "The Black Arrow".

A full-cast dramatization of the classic starring Orson Welles.

A selection of Robert Louis Stevenson's finest work, including Treasure Island, 'The Suicide Club', The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and 'Markheim'.

Taken from the short story collection The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables.

A once-unique story that has spawned hundreds of imitations, it's characters' names have become part of the English language. This novel was a breakthrough in literature for its time, combining horror, science fiction, and psychology, in exploring the dual nature of its hero and anti-hero and by implication, the potential in all of us to experience both good and evil in our personalities.

A subtle smile or a laugh out loud, whatever you want you will find it in this collection of short stories. Great stories, simply told with fresh voices.

Keawe, un marinero de las islas Hawai, compra una singular botella que hará realidad su gran sueño: una hermosa casa en las costas de su pueblo. Sin embargo, deberá revender la botella por un precio inferior al que la compró, de lo contrario, cuando muera, el demonio que habita en su interior lo arrastrará con él hasta las llamas del infierno. Este fascinante relato es una versión del clásico cuento del genio escondido en una botella, capaz de conceder los deseos de aquél que la posea.

Todas las noches cuatro amigos se reúnen en una posada de Debenham. Fettes es el más reservado, poco saben de su vida pasada de la que nunca quiere hablar. Una noche, llega a la posada un reputado médico venido de Londres, el Dr. Macfarlane. El médico y Fettes parecen conocerse, pero éste se muestra arisco con el doctor y rechaza sus amables ofrecimientos.

En Molokai, perteneciente a las islas Hawai, el joven Keloa y el hechicero Kalamake emprenden un viaje a una misteriosa isla en busca de riquezas. Se trata de la isla de las voces, un lugar oculto y habitado por caníbales donde tendrán que enfrentarse a numerosos peligros.

While Robert Louis Stevenson is most famous for novels like Treasure Island and Kidnapped, he also wrote a number of excellent short stories of suspense. "The Sire de Maletroit's Door" is one of his best.

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When Jim Hawkins picks up the oilskin packet from Captain Flint's sea chest and finds a treasure map, he is catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. As cabin-boy on the ship Hispaniola, with its crew of treacherous pirates led by Long John Silver, Jim finds himself in a world of villains and unexpected heroes...

En La Isla del Tesoro, considerada la mejor y más influyente de todas las historias de Piratas, Robert Louis Stevenson cuenta el increíble viaje del joven Jim Hawkins a través del mar en busca de un tesoro a bordo del buque "La Española".

This second volume of poetry for Mother's Day further explores that key relationship with our Mother through the verse of many of our greatest poets. The relationship with our Mother is one of the most powerful many of us will ever feel. It rivals those with our children and partners in a way that both permeates and challenges how and on what terms we live our lives. A woman giving birth is not only bringing life into the World, she is doing so, usually, at great pain to herself.

Robert Louis Stevenson. In the Scottish canon to be placed alongside Burns is high praise indeed but it’s a rightful place for one of Scotland’s finest novelists and here, poets. Born in 1850 he managed to cram much into his 44 years travelling widely to France, The States, Samoa and the South Seas.

This is the exciting and colorful tale of Jim Hawkins' search for buried treasure. When Jim sets sail on the Hispaniola with Long John Silver and his crew, he begins a dangerous adventure in the race for priceless treasure.

Dr. Henry Jekyll, convinced of the duality of human nature, attempts an experiment to separate the good and evil aspects of his own character. The shocking results lead to calamity and horror.

Robert Louis Stevenson, (1850 - 1894), was born in Edinburgh. His life has always held a fascinating romantic attraction, especially for his contemporaries. His mercurial temperament, expressed so eloquently with his flashing pen, was best revealed when he took up a cause in defense of justice. Although known primarily for the novels Kidnapped and Treasure Island, his works are by no means reserved for the youth market.

In una Londra cupa e piovigginosa può capitare di incontrare un innocente giovane che vi porge gustosissime paste alla crema prima di concedervi il lusso di un suicidio al tavolo da gioco, dove ogni carta ha un valore ugualmente letale. Oppure perdervi terrorizzati fra le peripezie di un giovane, sprovveduto americano e un cadavere troppo ingombrante che non vuole saperne di sparire per sempre. E può anche accadere che una stanza sontuosamente arredata sparisca davanti ai vostri occhi in una sorta di incubo senza spazio e senza tempo.

Le giornate di Jim Hawkins trascorrono monotone come garzone nella locanda di famiglia a Bristol, Inghilterra. Il ragazzo non perde mai occasione di ascoltare le fantastiche storie dei marinai che visitano la locanda, sognando ad occhi aperti che anche lui, un giorno, salperà alla volta di mari lontani. Quel giorno arriva all'improvviso quando il pirata Billy Jones muore nella sua locanda.

Den unge David Balfourt bliver efter forældrenes død sendt til sin hidtil ukendte rige onkel Ebenezer. Her går det op for ham, at han muligvis er den retmæssige arving til familiens ejendom, men inden han kan gøre krav kidnappes han og sejles bort med henblik på at blive solgt til slaveri. Skibet forulykker og David kastes i land på en øde ø og starter sin eventyrlige hjemrejse, der for en stor del foregår i selskab med den modige og uregerlige skotske jacobinske oprører Alan Breck Stewart.