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Adventure Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

“Alexander Smollett, master; David Livesey, ship's doctor; Abraham Gray, carpenter's mate; John Trelawney, owner; John Hunter and Richard Joyce, owner's servants, landsmen--being all that is left faithful of the ship's company--with stores for ten days at short rations, came ashore this day and…” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““Alexander Smollett, master; David Livesey, ship's doctor; Abraham Gray, carpenter's mate; John Trelawney, owner; John Hunter and Richard Joyce, owner's servants, landsmen--being all that is left faithful of the ship's company--with stores for ten days at short rations, came ashore this day and flew British colours on the log-house in Treasure Island. Thomas Redruth, owner's servant, landsman, shot by the mutineers; James Hawkins, cabin boy--' And at the same time, I was wondering over poor Jim Hawkins' fate.””

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1883

A detailed inventory of the ship’s remaining loyal crew and supplies is given, highlighting scarcity and the precariousness of their situation amid mutiny.

In simple terms: The crew is dwindling, supplies are low, and danger looms.

Key Takeaway

Plan resources and alliances carefully.

Themes

survival loyalty resource scarcity mutiny leadership

Mood

tense hopeful

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • expedition planning
  • crisis response
  • team building workshops

Key Concepts

logistics team cohesion risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can maintain morale under scarcity?
  • How can leaders inspire loyalty during crises?
A Different Perspective

The focus on numbers may overlook morale and individual motivations.

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