Kidnapped
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Penguin in 1994, is a classic work of fiction that follows the journey of David Balfour, an orphaned boy seeking his last living relative, Uncle Ebenezer. Upon arrival, David faces treachery and narrowly escapes murder, only to be kidnapped and imprisoned on a ship bound for Carolina. The narrative unfolds as the ship is wrecked, leading David to team up with the spirited Alan Breck in a quest for justice across the perilous Highland landscape.
Readers will discover a rich adventure that explores the contrasting personalities of David and Alan, reflecting the cultural tensions in Scotland following the Jacobite rebellion. This edition includes an introduction and historical note that provide context for the social and political backdrop of the story, along with notes and a glossary to enhance understanding. With 232 pages, this English-language edition invites readers into a world of intrigue and resilience.
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Orphaned and left penniless, David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative, miserly and reclusive Uncle Ebenezer. But Ebenezer is far from welcoming, and David narrowly escapes being murdered before he is kidnapped and imprisoned on a ship bound for Carolina. When the ship is wrecked, David, along with fiery Alan Breck, makes his way back across the treacherous Highland terrain on a quest to see that justice is done. Through his powerful depiction of the contrasting personalities of his two central characters – the romantic Jacobite Breck and the rationalist Whig David – Stevenson dramatized a conflict that was at the heart of Scottish culture in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion, as well as creating an unforgettable adventure story. This edition contains an introduction and historical note to illuminate the social and political background of the novel, and also includes notes and a glossary.
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