Kidnapped
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Summary
The novel "Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson tells the story of the adventures of a young Scotsman, David Balfour. After the death of his parents, he sets off to meet his uncle Ebenezer, who turns out to be a cruel and greedy man. His uncle deceives David and sells him into slavery to the captain of the ship "Covenant." Onboard, David meets Alan Breck Stewart, a Scottish Jacobite, and they become friends. Together, they endure many dangerous adventures, including a shipwreck and being pursued by English soldiers. Eventually, David returns home and reclaims his inheritance, exposing his uncle's villainy.
Date of publication: 28 August 2024
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Genre: Adventure literature