Ocean State Libraries

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger. Portrayal of good versus evil, as the young boy accompanies Long John Silver and his band of pirates in search of the buried treasure.

Includes stories from around the world, showing how ancient peoples tried to make sense of the mysteries of life.

Celebrates the rituals and customs of hunting and gathering societies around the world, especially the ways people find or grow food, live in groups, and settle disputes.

"From the very first humans, living in caves and using stones as tools, to the cathedral builders of the Middle Ages, this book charts the extraordinary progress of humanity."

"World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters. The original mural is more than 20 feet long, but Mr. Ingpen knew he had to find a way to turn that work into a book in its own right. This book contains some of his favorite quotations from the stories that inspired him, as well as a fold-out reproduction...

Explores initiation rites, wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, religious rituals, and many other customs used around the world to mark all kinds of special occasions.