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The Bottle Imp and Other Stories Audiobook
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In 1887, Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife, Fanny, left England and sailed for the United States. A year later, they moved on again, steaming from San Francisco to the blue waters and lush islands of the South Pacific. As he soaked up the exotic landscapes, Robert Louis Stevenson was fascinated by the mystery and lore of the islands. Seeking to capture the quality of the folk-tales he heard, Stevenson crafted short stories, filling them with the masterful suspense that has mesmerized readers for over one hundred years. In addition to The Bottle Imp, this collection also includes Markheim, Ollala, and Thrawn Janet. Each chilling story takes on added power through Alexander Spencer's brilliant narration.
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"The grandfather of all pirate books. While this book has been adapted many times, it still is an enjoyable read and has everything you want in a good pirate story and is the originator of much of pirate lore. "
— Nathan (4 out of 5 stars)
The Bottle Imp and Other Stories Listener Reviews
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" I had never read this story even it is very famous. I realized that this story affects many people. That reminds me of "One piece," and "The pirates of Caribbean." "
— Namiko, 5/23/2011 -
" An enduring classic for very good reasons! It was well worth reading again 50 years later. "
— Linda, 5/21/2011 -
" Liked it before, liked it again. Fast and easy read that spun me back into my childhood. "
— Marlene, 5/18/2011 -
" What a great ride. Too bad it took me 42 years to get to this book. "
— Brian, 5/18/2011 -
" Better late than never I suppose. While searching the library bookshelf for Bram Stoker's Dracula, I came across this instead. Though it is meant to be enjoyed by those around age ten, I found it exciting from start to finish. I'll put it on my list of things to read to my kids at bedtime. "
— Caroline, 5/16/2011 -
" Swashbuckling and fun. I can't wait to read this out loud to my first boy, or first pirate-loving daughter. :) "
— Anne, 5/16/2011 -
" A great summer read - it always makes me wish I was going on an adventure. The language is sometimes a little hard to understand, but once you get the lingo it's even more fun. "
— Caryn, 5/13/2011 -
" The perfect real deal pirate tale for any age. "
— Michael, 5/12/2011 -
" A great book. Some of the vocabulary confuses me. "
— McKenna, 5/11/2011 -
" Mau komen iseng dulu ah, tentang gambar sampulnya. Jim Hawkins-nya terlalu cantik, dan si Long John Silver kurang tampan. <br/> <br/>Atau jangan2 saya keliru mengenali tokoh? :p "
— Bunga, 5/10/2011 -
" A fine little book of maritime adventure, <em>Treasure Island</em> is a book I felt I needed to read. I liked the writing and the narration was superb. A charming little listen. "
— Holli, 5/10/2011
About Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was born in Scotland. He studied engineering and law at the University of Edinburgh and then began writing while traveling in France. The publication of Treasure Island in 1883 brought him fame and entered him on a course of romantic fiction beloved by young and old alike.
About Alexander Spencer
Alexander Spencer was born on July 31, 1946 in Cambuslang, Strathclyde, Scotland. He is an actor, known for The Soldier (1982).