Robert Louis Stevenson by Margaret Moyes Black

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.html.images 279 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.epub3.images 378 kB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.epub.images 383 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.epub.noimages 181 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.kf8.images 478 kB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.kindle.images 462 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/22294.txt.utf-8 252 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/22294/pg22294-h.zip 355 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Black, Margaret Moyes, 1853-1935
Title Robert Louis Stevenson
Series Title Famous Scots Series, 23
Note Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Stephen Hope, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "Robert Louis Stevenson" by Margaret Moyes Black is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life of the renowned writer Robert Louis Stevenson, best known for classics such as "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." The book delves into Stevenson's ancestry, childhood, and early influences, presenting an intimate portrait shaped by his family and upbringing. The opening of the biography begins with a preface that emphasizes Stevenson's Scottish heritage and the impact of heredity on his life. It explores the lineage of the Stevenson family, particularly highlighting the contributions of Robert's ancestors to lighthouse engineering, which played a vital role in maritime safety. Stevenson’s early years are portrayed as both delicate and imaginative, as he navigated chronic health issues while developing a rich inner world. The narrative sets the stage for understanding how his familial relationships and early experiences cultivated his literary genius, preparing readers for a deeper exploration of his life and works throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Subject Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 22294
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 89 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!