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A sickly child, stevenson was an invalid for part of his childhood and remained in ill health throughout his life. They also help develop an understanding of the way language works and play an important role in teaching them about the world around them. Robert louis stevenson was a scottish essayist, poet, and author of fiction and travel books, best known for his works treasure island and strange case of dr. He was a writer of originality and power who produced brilliant adventure stories with subtle moral overtones and perceptive renderings of the human condition. Stevenson wrote a total of twelve novels, including treasure island 1881 and dr. Rare books by robert louis stevenson, including first editions, signed and finely bound copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. His most famous works are treasure island, kidnapped, strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, and a childs garden of verses. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Born and educated in edinburgh, stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely in defiance of his poor health. See below our stock of robert louis stevenson first editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material. The victorian poet and novelist robert louis stevenson once said, dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
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