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100 1 _aBlack, Margaret Moyes,
_d1853-1935
245 1 0 _aRobert Louis Stevenson
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aFamous Scots Series, 23
500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-10
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hope, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
653 _aAuthors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography
830 0 _aFamous Scots Series, 23
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22294
999 _c63438
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