Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

The novel follows the story of David Balfour, a young man from Scotland who is kidnapped and sold into slavery by his wicked uncle. After escaping, David meets Alan Breck Stewart, a Jacobite adventurer, and the two embark on a thrilling journey across Scotland. Along the way, they encounter danger, adventure, and a host of colorful characters. The novel is set in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, and explores themes of loyalty, honor, and justice. It is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and excitement, and is considered one of Stevenson's best works.

By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1886 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction · 32 chapters · 81,909 words

First lines

BEING MEMOIRS OF THE ADVENTURES OF DAVID BALFOUR IN THE YEAR 1751.

HOW HE WAS KIDNAPPED AND CAST AWAY; HIS SUFFERINGS IN A DESERT ISLE; HIS JOURNEY IN THE WILD HIGHLANDS; HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH ALAN BRECK STEWART AND OTHER NOTORIOUS HIGHLAND JACOBITES; WITH ALL THAT HE SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF HIS UNCLE, EBENEZER BALFOUR OF SHAWS, FALSELY SO CALLED.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
• Date: 1886 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance, Thriller
• Length: 81,909 words
• Structure: 32 chapters, 1,602 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The novel follows the thrilling adventures of the protagonist, David Balfour, as he is kidnapped and forced to embark on a journey across Scotland.
• Mystery — The novel follows David's attempts to uncover the truth behind his father's death and the secrets of the people he meets on his journey.
• Historical Fiction — The novel is set in 18th century Scotland and includes references to historical events and figures.
• Romance — The novel includes a romantic subplot between David and the daughter of one of his captors.

Tags

18th century · Adventure · Adventure Novelhistorical Novel · Adventure and adventurers · Best Books Ever Listings · Children's Literature · Fiction · Historical Fiction · History · Kidnapping · Movie Books · Scotland

Contents

• Preface to the Biographical Edition
• Dedication
• I Set Off Upon My Journey to the House of Shaws
• I Come to My Journey's End
• I Make Acquaintance of My Uncle
• I Run a Great Danger in the House of Shaws
• I Go to the Queen's Ferry
• What Befell at the Queen's Ferry
• I Go to Sea in the Brig "covenant" of Dysart
• The Round-house
• The Man With the Belt of Gold
• The Siege of the Round-house
• The Captain Knuckles Under
• I Hear of the "red Fox"
• The Loss of the Brig
• The Islet
• The Lad With the Silver Button: Through the Isle of Mull
• The Lad With the Silver Button: Across Morven
• The Death of the Red Fox
• I Talk With Alan in the Wood of Lettermore
• The House of Fear
• The Flight in the Heather: the Rocks
• The Flight in the Heather: the Heugh of Corrynakiegh
• The Flight in the Heather: the Moor
• Cluny's Cage
• The Flight in the Heather: the Quarrel
• In Balquhidder
• End of the Flight: We Pass the Forth
• I Come to Mr. Rankeillor
• I Go in Quest of My Inheritance
• I Come Into My Kingdom
• Good-bye

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• A Lowden Sabbath Morn (1916)
• Songs of Travel and Other Verses (1908)
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