When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious map in a dead man’s sea-chest, he sets off on a thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure, and villainy. Hired as a cabin boy on the Hispaniola, Jim finds himself in the company of a frightening crew of seamen, and is soon taken under the wing of the charismatic but dangerous Long John Silver …One of the most famous adventure stories ever written, Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale will delight readers of all ages. This edition also contains illustrations by the artist Walter Paget.