Treasure Island practically put Pirates on the map, it was written by a Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, it's thought he took a lot of inspiration from pirates that operated around parts of Scotland at the time, particularly the west coast.
Long John Silver was based on a Scot, William Henley, not sure if he was an actual Pirate at one time though.
@segano1 Silver & Israel Hands were both actual seafaring characters. Vic Reeves on "QI" gave details of their history particularly in connection with the voyages of Dampier.
Treasure Island is the story that started it all with pirates having one eyes one leg the famous skull flag , pirates hunting treasures even pirates of the Caribbean was inspired by treasure island . I Would name this story : The Best Pirate Story Ever told .
Happy 105th birthday Robert Newton, my one true love when it comes to actors of old playing pirates.
No one in history can play a pirate as he. Not even Johnny Depp (as much as I adore him as Sparrow). He is the patron saint to the International Talk Like a Pirate Day. For no one can yell out "ARRRRRGH!" as he. God rest his soul and once again, a happy birthday to him.
that was his actual voice and not made up
eltonjesus69 3 months ago
Bless him, I will keep your Dipsomaniacs case near me always X
stiglaa 5 months ago
He was brilliant in Jamaica Inn with Laughton-check it out...
meathwoman100 5 months ago
Treasure Island practically put Pirates on the map, it was written by a Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, it's thought he took a lot of inspiration from pirates that operated around parts of Scotland at the time, particularly the west coast.
Long John Silver was based on a Scot, William Henley, not sure if he was an actual Pirate at one time though.
segano1 6 months ago
@segano1 Silver & Israel Hands were both actual seafaring characters. Vic Reeves on "QI" gave details of their history particularly in connection with the voyages of Dampier.
eagleash1 2 months ago
Treasure Island is the story that started it all with pirates having one eyes one leg the famous skull flag , pirates hunting treasures even pirates of the Caribbean was inspired by treasure island . I Would name this story : The Best Pirate Story Ever told .
michaelforthriller 6 months ago
Robert Newton is my favorite pirate actor! :-)
trishaej 9 months ago
Fantastic! Pity about the sudden cutoff at the end though... Anyway, thank 'ee kindly sorr!!!!
Cap'n Morgan
morganfisherart 1 year ago
Now That be real Pirate Talk by Thunder!
ErictheACKACKTOR 1 year ago
Happy 105th birthday Robert Newton, my one true love when it comes to actors of old playing pirates.
No one in history can play a pirate as he. Not even Johnny Depp (as much as I adore him as Sparrow). He is the patron saint to the International Talk Like a Pirate Day. For no one can yell out "ARRRRRGH!" as he. God rest his soul and once again, a happy birthday to him.
JohnSilverfan01 1 year ago 7
@JohnSilverfan01 yeah good..
hahah reminds me of Weasels in wind in the willows..so charming..
goodbyelonglive44 1 year ago