-Original English Edition (1883)- Treasure Island is a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Although not the first book about pirates, Treasure Island is considered by many to be the best. While it was originally aimed at a young (and mainly male) readership, it has captured the hearts and minds of many an older reader as well. With its evocative atmosphere, vivid text, and fantastic characters, Treasure Island spawned countless imitations. Films such as those in the hugely popular Pirates of the Caribbean series still encourage the romanticism of piracy. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses. Mysteria A paperback and e-book series published by Intra. Global readability, Italian charm.