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Which Robert Louis Stevenson novel draws on 18th-century Scottish history?
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson's famous works include the adventure novel Treasure Island (1881).
The Robert Louis Stevenson novel that draws on 18th-century Scottish history is Kidnapped (1886).12
In this work, Stevenson utilized his extensive research into the history, landscape, and character of 18th-century Scotland to craft a narrative set in the mid-1700s. The story follows the protagonist, David Balfour, who is kidnapped and sent to sea after being cheated out of his inheritance by his uncle. During his journey, he encounters a political rebel named Alan Breck, and the two become friends while navigating the Scottish Highlands under suspicion of a political murder. The novel is also notable for having a sequel titled Catriona, which continues the story of David Balfour.12