02172cam a22003133u 4500 15547 UtSlPG 20260610133350.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT PR Overton, Jacqueline, 1887-1954 The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-04 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Govert Schipper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls" by Jacqueline Overton is a biographical work aimed at younger readers, written in the early 20th century. This book explores the life and adventures of the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, focusing on his childhood, family heritage, and the early influences that shaped his literary career. It highlights Stevenson's adventurous spirit, creativity, and the profound impact of his upbringing on his writing. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the legacy of Stevenson's grandfather, Robert Stevenson, a prominent lighthouse builder, showcasing the adventurous and industrious spirit that would later inspire the author. It intertwines the family's engineering background with young Robert's early experiences, illustrating how these elements contributed to his imaginative nature despite his frail health. The narrative captures the essence of Stevenson's childhood, filled with tales of exploration and adventure, laying a firm foundation for the fascinating life of one of literature's most cherished figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15547 56935 56935