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Jim Hawkins
Jimhawkins

Real Name

Jim Hawkins

First Appearance

Treasure Island (1883)

Original Publisher

Cassell and Company

Created by

Robert Louis Stevenson

Origin[]

Jim Hawkins was the protagonist and main narrator of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island. Jim is the son of an innkeeper near Bristol, England, and appears to be in his mid-teens. He is eager to go to sea and hunt for treasure. Jim consistently displays courage and heroism, but is also sometimes impulsive and impetuous. He exhibits increasing sensitivity and wisdom as the journey progresses. During his time sailing on the Hispaniola, Jim forms a strong bond with the ship's one-legged cook, Long John Silver.

Public Domain Literary Appearances[]

  • Young Folks Magazine 1881-1882 (Serialized as Treasure Island or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola)
  • Treasure Island (1883)

Public Domain Film Appearances[]

  • Treasure Island (1918 film)
  • Treasure Island (1920)
  • Long John Silver (1954)

Public Domain Comic Book Appearances[]

  • Famous Stories #1
  • Long John Silver & the Pirates #30
  • Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact #110
  • Famous Stories #1
  • Sparkie, Radio Pixie #1
  • More Fun #7-8, 10-11
  • Real Life Comics #33

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