David Balfour

David Balfour: Being Memoirs of His Adventures at Home and Abroad is a classic novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The book follows the story of David Balfour, a young man who sets out on a journey to claim his inheritance from his uncle, Ebenezer Balfour. However, David soon discovers that his uncle is a treacherous man who plans to have him killed in order to keep the inheritance for himself.David manages to escape and sets out on a series of adventures, including being shipwrecked, kidnapped by pirates, and taken prisoner by Highland clansmen. Throughout his travels, David meets a variety of colorful characters, including the brave and loyal Alan Breck Stewart, who becomes his friend and ally.As David struggles to survive and claim his rightful inheritance, he learns valuable lessons about trust, loyalty, and the true meaning of family. Stevenson's vivid and engaging writing style brings the story to life, immersing readers in the world of 18th-century Scotland and the thrilling adventures of David Balfour.Overall, David Balfour: Being Memoirs of His Adventures at Home and Abroad is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, adventure stories, or classic literature.1912. Illustrated. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. David Balfour is the sequel to Stevenson�������s classic Kidnapped. The book features the further adventures of David Balfour in which he continues his friendship with Alan Breck Stewart and support of the Scottish highlanders' cause, travels abroad to complete his education, and finds romance with Catriona Drummond. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.