Silver

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In July 1802, Jim Hawkins and his son run the Hispaniola inn along the misty Thames estuaries. Young Jim spends his days exploring the area, helping his father, and listening to captivating tales of high-seas adventures filled with curses, murder, and buried treasure, particularly those involving a man with a wooden leg. One night, a mysterious girl named Natty arrives with a request from her father, Long John Silver. Although aged and frail, Silver still wields a peculiar influence and invites Jim and Natty to sail to Treasure Island in search of Captain Flint's hidden treasure, the 'beautiful bar silver.' Silver has arranged a ship and crew, but the crucial map is locked away at the inn. As Jim and Natty journey from London, their friendship deepens, but the excitement of their ocean adventure turns to dread when they reach Treasure Island, which is not as deserted as they believed. This tale features a mix of noble seamen, treacherous pirates, and themes of love, valor, and cruelty, making it a compelling sequel to a classic adventure story, showcasing the imaginative prowess of one of England's literary greats.