Treasure Island - How I Began My Shore Adventure

Classics Out Loud - A podcast by Classics Out Loud Podcast

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The scene is set with the crew finally arriving within sight of the enigmatic Treasure Island, and instantly, an air of foreboding clouds the sunny day. The ship, Hispaniola, groans and creaks as it lies becalmed, a stark contrast to the unsettling stillness of the island's melancholy landscape.Our protagonist Jim Hawkins volunteers for a boat crew, only to witness the crew’s morale plummet and discipline disintegrate. Tension rises as the dark shadow of mutiny looms over them, but the ever-c...