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Kidnapped: Being the Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751.
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ISBN13: 9781025769813
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 752
Weight: 2.28
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Kidnapped: Being the Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751 is a masterpiece of adventure fiction and a cornerstone of Scottish literature. Set against the backdrop of the 18th-century Jacobite unrest, the story follows young David Balfour, an orphan who discovers he is the rightful heir to the House of Shaws. His treacherous uncle, Ebenezer, arranges for David's abduction and transport to the American colonies, but a chance encounter at sea and a dramatic shipwreck change the course of his fate.
Joined by the swashbuckling Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart, David embarks on a perilous journey across the rugged Scottish Highlands. As they flee from government soldiers following the infamous Appin murder, the two form an unlikely bond despite their differing loyalties. Robert Louis Stevenson's narrative is celebrated for its historical atmosphere, vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape, and deep psychological insight into its protagonists. This classic tale explores themes of justice, honor, and the loss of innocence, remaining a compelling work of historical intrigue and high-stakes survival.
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