Treasure Island - The Old Sea-dog at the “Admiral Benbow”

Classics Out Loud

Welcome to this thrilling episode of our podcast, where we delve into the murky world of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island."
In this chapter, "The Old Sea-dog at the ‘Admiral Benbow’," we meet a mysterious and fearsome newcomer at the inn—a grizzled, scarred seaman known only as "Captain."
With his arrival, the peaceful life at the inn is thrown into disarray. Our narrator, young Jim Hawkins, gives us a vivid description of this enigmatic figure, from his tattered blue coat sweeping the floor to the haunting sea song that escapes his lips: “Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest—Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!”
But who exactly is this man, and what secrets does his formidable sea chest hold? As tensions rise and strange requests are made, you'll be at the edge of your seat as you discover why this "Captain" is so intent on avoiding other seafaring men.
And when Dr. Livesey, the local physician and magistrate, boldly confronts the Captain, you’ll find yourself caught in a tense standoff that promises to escalate further. Don’t miss this captivating journey into intrigue and danger, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead on Treasure Island!

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Chapters

1. Treasure Island - The Old Sea-dog at the “Admiral Benbow” (00:00:00)

2. Chapter 35 (00:00:18)