Kidnapped
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Erscheinungsdatum
01.08.2024
Verlag
Double 9 BooksSeitenzahl
218
Maße (L/B/H)
21.6/14/1.3 cm
Gewicht
314 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-6428-956-6
"Kidnapped," written by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a historical adventure novel first published in 1886. The book is set in Scotland in the mid-18th century, amidst the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. It is a thrilling tale of adventure, political intrigue, and survival, focusing on the experiences of a young protagonist, David Balfour. The novel begins with David Balfour's father passing away, leaving David an orphan. Armed with a letter of introduction from his father, David sets out to find his uncle, Ebenezer Balfour, at the House of Shaws. David is shocked to discover that his uncle is a miserly and malevolent man living in a dilapidated mansion. Ebenezer, eager to keep David from claiming his inheritance, tricks him into boarding the ship "Covenant," where he is kidnapped and bound for the American colonies to be sold into slavery. However, the ship encounters a storm and picks up a survivor from a shipwreck, Alan Breck Stewart. David and Alan quickly become friends. When David learns of the captain's plan to kill Alan for his money, he warns him, and together they stage a revolt on the ship. The "Covenant" eventually wrecks off the coast of Scotland, and David and Alan are separated. David washes ashore and embarks on a perilous journey through the Scottish Highlands, facing various dangers and meeting colorful characters along the way. He reunites with Alan, and together they evade capture by government soldiers while plotting to expose his uncle's treachery and claim his inheritance. The novel concludes with David finally confronting his uncle with Alan's help. The novel combines elements of historical fiction with the structure of a coming-of-age adventure, making it appealing to readers of all ages. "Kidnapped" was well-received upon its publication and has since become a classic of English literature. Its blend of adventure, historical context, and compelling characters has ensured its lasting popularity.
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