This morning I watched recordings of last night’s rugby World Cup matches between Tonga and Romania and between Fiji and Portugal – the latter being the very last of the pool stage fixtures, and the most thrilling.
Having remembered that my copy of R.L.Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” was illustrated by Mervin Peake it seemed a good idea to reread this for my next Books post. I therefore read half of it today, and if I can complete it tomorrow will review this powerfully illustrated version.
In the meantime I offer a scan of the book jacket which has to be presented in two sections since it is too large a format for my scanner.
This evening we all dined on rolled breast of lamb; boiled new potatoes; carrots, cauliflower, broccoli stems, and meaty gravy with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Garnacha Old Vines.
Fabulous book jacket art, but I have visualized Long John Silver differently, probably due to a wonderful Russian film. I couldn’t find a clip, but if you’d care to scroll to 1:03:40, you’ll see him trying to enlist young Jim Hockins as an ally.
Thanks very much. What was the film, Dolly?
Treasure Island. I thought I had included a link; let me try it again. https://youtu.be/mjX2B90KFfI?si=BzKHj0oRsQHW02qS
Thanks again, Dolly. I watched a few more clips, too. This is such a good film – and knowing the story meant I could happily understand it. Such good acting.
I am pleased you enjoyed it, Derrick. It was one of the gems of Soviet cinematography.
I remember there was an illustrated copy of Treasure Island in my house when I was a child. I can remember reading some of it, but not being particularly interested. Those are powerful illustrations.
Thanks very much, Merril
My dad read Treasure Island to my brother and me when we were little. A very fond memory for me.
Thank very much, Liz. I think you will like what is to come
You’re welcome, Derrick. I look forward to your review!
Good literature and a great meal. Sounds like a good day.
Thanks very much, Bridget
The great classics always delight us. I thank you for these lovely pictures.
Much appreciated, Micheline. I hope you are well
A book I read as a child. 🙂 Also, saw an old movie based on the book.
Mr. Peake’s illustrations are powerful!
Readin’ and eatin’…both part of a great day!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I hope the film was the one starring Robert Newton X
It was that one exactly! 🙂
Wonderful
Jackie, Can I come for supper please? 🙂
Jackie, can I come for supper please? 🙂
One for Secret Diners, Sue. You would of course be welcome – from us both
Thank you very much, Derrick. 🙂
I live on a very big island full of unexplored treasures …
So you do, Ivor. Cheers
I had a bound set of books called The Childrens’ Classics. There were nine books, including Treasure Island. I even found a set bound like mine online. Heidi was my favorite, but I read and enjoyed them all. One of the books was Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb; I never thought about the fact that I was introduced to Shakespeare when I still was in grade school. I never read a thing about the Lambs, either. I just did — my goodness, what a story their lives were.
Thank you very much, Linda. I don’t know anything about the Lambs, except for that book
They have quite a story themselves. It includes insanity, Mary’s murder of her mother, and a salon that included Charles’s best friend, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Here’s a very very brief synopsis.
Thank you again for this, Linda. I had no idea
Another oldie but a goodie.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
So much emotion and detail in the illustrations!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Another one of the stories that I read out loud with my sons. It would’ve been great to have had an illustrated copy 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Jackie always serves a great meal!
Thanks very much, Wilma
You had a great “my kind of day” ????
Thanks very much, Aletta
You’ve actually kept me very well informed about which countries play rugby union. Portugal was a new one for me!
Me, too, John. Thanks very much
Love the illustrations. I loved that story.
Thank you very much, Sherry
My mom read the book to me when I was a child. The illustrations are stunning.
Thank you very much, Eugi
So happy to see this new site. I got worried when you didn’t post yesterday. I was afraid something happened to you, Jackie or the family. Wonderful book illustrations
I am sorry for your concern, but really appreciate it. In fact, I didn’t miss a post – here it is: https://derrickjknight.com/2023/10/07/unlikely-bedfellows/
I did not read the book form of Treasure Island, but did the the Junior Classic Comic Book version of it.
I didn’t know about that one, Lavinia
I meant to say Classics Illustrated.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classics_Illustrated
There is a Junior Classics Illustrated, too.
Thanks again. A fascinating link
That Fiji game was brilliant. Been some belting matches.
Agreed. Thanks very much, Gary
An impressive cover!
Thanks very much, Ribana
What an interesting cover. It is actually quite scary, isn’t it?
It is, Robbie. Thanks very much
Positively bloodthirsty!
Thank you very much, Sheree. 🙂
That’s an amazing book cover! And, I got a chuckle out of your dinner including broccoli stems because I love them and I know so many cooks who throw them away! Buying broccoli in the store with the stems attached is less expensive than the ones with stems removed. Go figure!
Thank you so much, Jan