Jim Hawkins, the cabin-boy hero of Treasure Island, has grown up. With his fortune from the South Seas, he has expanded and improved the family inn, the old Admiral Benbow, on the coast of Somerset, where, from behind the bar, he regales travelers with tales of Long John Silver, Ben Gunn, Billy Bones, and the parrot that shrieks "pieces of eight, pieces of eight" - Cap'n Flint. Then one day, the mail coach deposits a beautiful stranger and her young son, and asks Jim to help her find somebody - Joseph Tait, one of the pirates they left behind on Treasure Island.
It looks like I need a little bit of brushing up on my "Pirate Speak!!" There are a few terms that I know, some that I'm familiar with, and some that are way out in left field for me!! I do remember reading Treasure Island when I was young, and I'm sure that your book will bring back quite a few memories. Thank you for quite an enlightening posting!! (Peggy Roberson 11:00am September 19, 2014)
This is interesting. I made a copy so I can learn more. I need to also re-read Treasure Island. (Leona Olson 12:11pm September 22, 2014)
This sounds like a great book for a book group discussion with Treasure Island. Sometimes the most interesting discussions. With three teen grandsons, this might be a great " read with Grammy" book also. Enjoy returning to classics anytime!! (Ronna Lord 2:02pm September 30, 2014)
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