Kidnapped: With original illustrations – annotated

Kidnapped”” by Robert Louis Stevenson is an adventure novel first published in 1886. The story is set in Scotland in the mid-18th century and follows the adventures of David Balfour, a young orphan, and his quest to claim his rightful inheritance. Summary Plot Overview: David Balfour’s Ordeal : The novel begins with David Balfour, a young man whose parents have died, setting out to seek his fortune. He receives a letter from his late father that directs him to visit his uncle, Ebenezer Balfour, at the House of Shaws. Betrayal and Kidnapping : Upon arrival, David discovers that his uncle is miserly and unwelcoming. Ebenezer, fearing that David’s claim to the family estate might be legitimate, arranges for him to be kidnapped. David is taken aboard the ship “”Covenant,”” destined for the American colonies to be sold into slavery. Life on the Covenant : On the ship, David faces numerous hardships but befriends Alan Breck Stewart, a Scottish Highlander and Jacobite. Alan is fleeing from British soldiers after the failed Jacobite uprising of 1745. Shipwreck and Escape : The ship wrecks off the coast of Scotland, and David and Alan manage to survive. Together, they make their way across the Scottish Highlands, evading capture and facing various dangers. Adventure and Friendship : David and Alan’s journey is fraught with tension, both from external threats and their own clashing personalities. Despite this, they develop a deep friendship. Clearing Alan’s Name : They become involved in political intrigue when Alan is falsely accused of murder. David helps to clear Alan’s name, exposing the real murderer and the political machinations behind the crime. Claiming the Inheritance : With Alan’s help, David returns to the House of Shaws and confronts his uncle, forcing him to acknowledge David’s rightful inheritance —- ISBN: 9798326308924