Treasure Island
Young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in the belongings of a mysterious dead pirate. Together with Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, he sets sail on the Hispaniola to find the buried treasure of the infamous Captain Flint. But danger lurks aboard the ship, as the crew includes the charming but treacherous Long John Silver and his band of pirates, all plotting to seize the treasure for themselves.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Old Sea Dog
A mysterious old captain arrives at the Admiral Benbow inn, where young Jim Hawkins and his family live. The captain fears a one-legged man and pays Jim to watch for him. When a dangerous stranger named Black Dog appears, a violent fight breaks out, leaving the captain gravely ill.
Chapter 2: The Black Spot
After Jim's father dies, a terrifying blind man arrives at the inn and delivers the black spot to the captain - a pirate death sentence. The captain dies of shock, and Jim and his mother search his sea chest for the money owed them. They find mysterious papers and flee just as pirates arrive.
Chapter 3: The Treasure Map
Jim takes the mysterious papers to Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney. They discover a treasure map belonging to the infamous Captain Flint. The excited squire decides to organize an expedition to find the buried treasure and hires a one-legged cook named Long John Silver.
Chapter 4: I Go to Bristol
Jim travels to Bristol and meets Long John Silver at his tavern. He spots Black Dog there, but Silver claims ignorance. Captain Smollett expresses concerns about the crew knowing about the treasure. Despite warnings, the Hispaniola sets sail for Treasure Island.
Chapter 5: The Apple Barrel
During the voyage, Jim hides in an apple barrel and overhears Silver's true plans. Silver is a pirate who sailed with Captain Flint, and most of the crew are his men. They plan to kill the captain, squire, and doctor after finding the treasure. Jim warns his friends just as the island comes into view.
Chapter 6: The Man of the Island
The crew goes ashore, and Jim runs into the forest. He witnesses Silver murder a loyal sailor named Tom. Fleeing in terror, Jim meets Ben Gunn, a castaway who was marooned on the island three years ago. Ben promises to help against Silver as cannon fire signals the start of battle.
Chapter 7: The Stockade
Jim finds his friends in a wooden stockade on the island. Silver arrives with a white flag and demands the treasure map in exchange for their lives. Captain Smollett refuses, and the pirates attack. After a fierce battle, the pirates retreat, but both sides suffer casualties.
Chapter 8: My Sea Adventure
Jim secretly leaves the stockade to find Ben Gunn's hidden boat. Using the small coracle, he paddles out to the Hispaniola and cuts the anchor rope. The ship drifts away, but Jim is carried out to sea. When morning comes, he finds the ship nearby with only two men aboard.
Chapter 9: Israel Hands
Jim boards the drifting Hispaniola and finds Israel Hands wounded but alive. They agree to work together to beach the ship, but Hands plans to kill Jim. During their deadly fight on the mast, Jim shoots Hands just as the pirate throws his knife. Jim survives and returns to the stockade, only to find it captured by pirates.
Chapter 10: In the Enemy Camp
Jim is captured by the pirates and learns that Doctor Livesey traded the stockade and treasure map for their freedom. Silver protects Jim from the angry crew. The pirates give Silver the black spot, but he saves himself by showing the treasure map. Doctor Livesey visits and warns Silver that trouble awaits.
Chapter 11: The Treasure Hunt
Silver leads the pirates to find the treasure, taking Jim as prisoner. They discover a skeleton pointing the way and hear a ghostly voice singing. At the treasure site, they find only an empty hole - the gold is gone! As the furious pirates turn on Silver, Doctor Livesey and Ben Gunn arrive to save them.
Chapter 12: The Treasure and Home
Ben Gunn reveals he found the treasure months ago and moved it to his cave. The group loads the gold onto the Hispaniola and sails for home. During a stop in South America, Silver escapes with some gold. Back in England, the treasure is divided, and Jim uses his share to rebuild the family inn, never forgetting his adventure.
About This Novel
This novel is written at the B1 level, suitable for intermediate learners. Each chapter includes vocabulary words, interactive translations, and comprehension questions to help you learn.
Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.