Anthony F. Franco
Botting, Douglas et al.
The Seafarers Vol. I: The Pirates
. Alexandria, Va.: Time-Life Books, 1978.
A highly readable and interesting capsule view of pirates. Can be shared by both students and teachers.
Proudfit, Isabel.
The Treasure Hunter-The Story of Robert
Louis Stevenson
. Illustrated by Hardie Bramatky. New York: Julian Messner, Inc., 1940.
A basic biography of Stevenson written for students. Very readable.
Stevenson, Robert Louis.
A Child’s Garden of Verses
. Illustrated by Jessie Wilcox Smith. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1905. Reset 1955.
Stevenson’s poetic craft details loneliness, values, and the world of make believe.
Stevenson, Robert Louis.
Kidnapped
. New York: Signet Classic—The New American Library, Inc., 1959.
The action-packed and adventuresome story of David Balfour and his journey across Scotland. Generally acknowledged as one of Stevenson’s best books.
Stevenson, Robert Louis.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
. New York: Pocket Books, i972.
The classic tale of horror detailing one man’s struggle within himself.
Stevenson, Robert Louis.
Treasure Island
. New York: Signet Classic-The New American Library, Inc., 1965.
The best known of Stevenson’s work from a story-telling standpoint, this classic tale of pirates and treasure has thrilled millions of readers, both young and old.
