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Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that follows the young Jim Hawkins on his coming-of-age journey with pirates and buried treasure. After discovering a map in the sea chest of the deceased Billy Bones, Jim sets off aboard the Hispaniola with a crew that includes the charming and conniving one-legged cook Long John Silver. As they search for the treasure of Captain Flint, Jim learns about loyalty, courage, and heroism, while also facing danger and betrayal. Following its publication, Treasure Island has had a significant influence on how pirates are depicted in popular culture.