Kidnapped
By Robert Louis Stevenson (1886)
David Balfour's perilous inheritance: betrayed by his wicked Uncle Ebenezer to the brig Covenant, shipwrecked on Erraid, and flight across the Heather with Alan Breck Stewart.
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Chapter 1: The House of Shaws and the Dark Staircase
David arrives at the ruined ancestral estate; sent up the tower stair in pitch darkness, discovering it ends in empty air.
The House of Shaws and the Dark Staircase
David arrives at the ruined ancestral estate; sent up the tower stair in pitch darkness, discovering it ends in empty air.
[Complete Public Domain Work — Pre-1928 Edition.]
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Chapter 1: The House of Shaws and the Dark Staircase
David arrives at the ruined ancestral estate; sent up the tower stair in pitch darkness, discovering it ends in empty air.
Chapter 1: Set Off Upon My Journey To The House Of Shaws
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Kidnapped on the Brig Covenant
Betrayed by Uncle Ebenezer to Captain Hoseason; waking locked in the dark hold at sea.
Chapter 2: ome To My Journey's End
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 2
Chapter 3: The Roundhouse: Meeting Alan Breck
The brig cuts down a small boat in fog; the gallant Jacobite swordsman steps aboard in French silver lace.
Chapter 3: ake Acquaintance Of My Uncle
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 3
Chapter 4: The Siege of the Roundhouse
David and Alan defend the cabin against the whole mutinous crew; the musical clash of the Highland broadsword.
Chapter 4: Run A Great Danger In The House Of Shaws
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Shipwreck on the Torran Rocks
The brig breaks on the reef off the Isle of Mull; David washed ashore on the desolate islet of Erraid.
Chapter 5: Go To The Queen's Ferry
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 5
Ch. 6: What Befell At The Queen's Ferry
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 6
Chapter 6: The Red Fox and the Appin Murder
Colin Campbell shot from the woods; David and Alan falsely accused, fleeing for their lives.
Chapter 7: The Flight in the Heather: The Redcoats on the Ridge
Lying baking on the high rock in scorching sun while soldiers search the heather below.
Chapter 7: Go To Sea In The Brig _Covenant_ Of Dysart
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 7
Ch. 8: The Round-House
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 8
Chapter 8: The House of Cluny Macpherson
The outlaw chief's secret cage in the mountain crags; the quarrel between Alan and David over cards.
Chapter 9: The Reconciliation on the Moor
'David, man, you're awful ill and I'm a brute!' True brotherhood forged in hardship.
Ch. 9: The Man With The Belt Of Gold
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 9
Chapter 10: The Queensferry Passage & The Restoration of Shaws
Trapping Uncle Ebenezer in a legal confession; David enters his rightful heritage.
Ch. 10: The Siege Of The Round-House
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 10
Ch. 11: The Captain Knuckles Under
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 11
Chapter 12: Hear Of The “Red Fox”
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 12
Ch. 13: The Loss Of The Brig
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 13
Ch. 14: The Islet
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 14
Ch. 15: The Lad With The Silver Button: Through The Isle Of Mull
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 15
Ch. 16: The Lad With The Silver Button: Across Morven
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 16
Ch. 17: The Death Of The Red Fox
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 17
Chapter 18: Talk With Alan In The Wood Of Lettermore
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 18
Ch. 19: The House Of Fear
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 19
Ch. 20: The Flight In The Heather: The Rocks
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 20
Ch. 21: The Flight In The Heather: The Heugh Of Corrynakiegh
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 21
Ch. 22: The Flight In The Heather: The Moor
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 22
Ch. 23: Cluny's Cage
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 23
Ch. 24: The Flight In The Heather: The Quarrel
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 24
Ch. 25: In Balquhidder
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 25
Ch. 26: End Of The Flight: We Pass The Forth
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 26
Chapter 27: ome To Mr. Rankeillor
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 27
Chapter 28: Go In Quest Of My Inheritance
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 28
Chapter 29: ome Into My Kingdom
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 29
Ch. 30: Good-Bye
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — Chapter 30
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