Kidnapped

Kidnapped was serialized in the magazine Young Folks from May to July 1886 before being published as a complete novel by Cassell & Co. in July of the same year. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote the historical adventure as a follow-up to the success of Treasure Island, intending to explore the complex political landscape of 18th-century Scotland following the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The narrative draws heavily on the historical Appin Murder, blending rigorous research with Stevenson’s signature focus on character duality and moral ambiguity.

The 1999 Dover Publications edition, identified by the provided ISBN, serves as a republication of the original text, often marketed as part of their Thrift Editions series. This series was designed to provide affordable, unabridged versions of classic literature to students and general readers. While the cover art and formatting for these editions are functional rather than collectible in the traditional fine-binding sense, they are well-regarded for maintaining the integrity of Stevenson’s prose without editorial alteration.