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Kidnapped: Original, Complete & Unabridged 1886 Edition with Exclusive Annotation and Author Biography
Kidnapped – Robert Louis Stevenson’s Thrilling Tale of Honour, Betrayal and Adventure
Fully Annotated Complete and Unabridged Includes the Original Map from the First Edition (1886)
Set amid the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and the political turbulence of the 18th-century Jacobite era, Kidnapped is a timeless coming-of-age adventure filled with courage, conflict and loyalty. First published in 1886, this classic novel follows the young and earnest David Balfour on a perilous journey to claim his rightful inheritance—only to find himself kidnapped, shipwrecked and cast into a land torn by rebellion and revenge. Along the way, he encounters one of Stevenson’s most captivating Alan Breck Stewart, a fiery Highlander whose charm and contradictions make him unforgettable.
This edition
✅ The complete, unabridged text as first published by Cassell & Company, Limited, retaining the original chapter divisions and structure
✅ The original map included in the first edition, tracing David and Alan’s extraordinary journey through the Highlands
✅ A specially written introductory annotation offering historical background, thematic insight, and a deeper appreciation of the story’s characters and setting
✅ Typographic design focused on readability, with generous line spacing, white paper, and a carefully chosen font
✅ Available in high-quality paperback and hardback editions—ideal for book collectors, book clubs, students, and gift giving
Whether you are discovering Kidnapped for the first time or returning to its pages with fresh eyes, this edition provides both a faithful reproduction of the original and an enriching guide for modern readers.
A novel of genuine peril and profound friendship, Kidnapped remains one of the most beloved works in Stevenson’s literary legacy—and a thrilling read for all ages.
Fully Annotated Complete and Unabridged Includes the Original Map from the First Edition (1886)
Set amid the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and the political turbulence of the 18th-century Jacobite era, Kidnapped is a timeless coming-of-age adventure filled with courage, conflict and loyalty. First published in 1886, this classic novel follows the young and earnest David Balfour on a perilous journey to claim his rightful inheritance—only to find himself kidnapped, shipwrecked and cast into a land torn by rebellion and revenge. Along the way, he encounters one of Stevenson’s most captivating Alan Breck Stewart, a fiery Highlander whose charm and contradictions make him unforgettable.
This edition
✅ The complete, unabridged text as first published by Cassell & Company, Limited, retaining the original chapter divisions and structure
✅ The original map included in the first edition, tracing David and Alan’s extraordinary journey through the Highlands
✅ A specially written introductory annotation offering historical background, thematic insight, and a deeper appreciation of the story’s characters and setting
✅ Typographic design focused on readability, with generous line spacing, white paper, and a carefully chosen font
✅ Available in high-quality paperback and hardback editions—ideal for book collectors, book clubs, students, and gift giving
Whether you are discovering Kidnapped for the first time or returning to its pages with fresh eyes, this edition provides both a faithful reproduction of the original and an enriching guide for modern readers.
A novel of genuine peril and profound friendship, Kidnapped remains one of the most beloved works in Stevenson’s literary legacy—and a thrilling read for all ages.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2025
About the author
Robert Louis Stevenson
7,503 books7,202 followersRobert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of English literature. He was greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling and Vladimir Nabokov.
Most modernist writers dismissed him, however, because he was popular and did not write within their narrow definition of literature. It is only recently that critics have begun to look beyond Stevenson's popularity and allow him a place in the Western canon.
Most modernist writers dismissed him, however, because he was popular and did not write within their narrow definition of literature. It is only recently that critics have begun to look beyond Stevenson's popularity and allow him a place in the Western canon.
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