′I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both; and I believe they both get paid in the end; but the fools first.′Orphaned as a young teenager, Lowlander David Balfour′s only relative is his
If "Treasure Island" is the pirate story par excellence, then "Kidnapped" is the romantic Scots adventure story of all time. Written in 1886, it is set in the turmoil and aftermath of the 1746 Jacobit
Young David Balfour, left in poverty when his father dies, goes to his uncle, Ebenezer, for assistance. He soon finds himself kidnapped and on board a ship, headed for a life of slavery. With the help
After the death of his father, the seventeen-year-old orphan David Balfour discovers the existence of an uncle, and sets off in search of him. His uncle Ebenezer is far from welcoming, however, and Da
'For God's sake, hold on!' In the churning seas off the coast of Scotland, young David Balfour faces his most terrifying test yet. he's been double-crossed by his wicked uncle, tricked into a sea voy
Set in Scotland in 1751, Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting stories ever written. Young David Balfour, orphaned then betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer, his so-called guardian, falls in with Alan
