The Pocket Robert Louis Stevenson

The Pocket Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of favorite passages from the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, compiled by the author himself. Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist who is best known for his adventure novels, including Treasure Island and Kidnapped. This book includes excerpts from these and other works, such as A Child's Garden of Verses and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The passages are organized thematically, covering topics such as love, nature, travel, and adventure. The book is designed to be compact and easily portable, making it a perfect companion for reading on the go. The Pocket Robert Louis Stevenson offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most beloved writers of the 19th century.1907. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This little book has been compiled for the use of those who love Stevenson and call him Master. It conceals no elaborate attempt to condense his writings within a single volume; but to those that know his books, and like them, it may perhaps be found a pleasant companion on a summer's day; recalling, by a favorite passage here and there, the unseen pages on the bookshelf at home. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.