Robert Louis Stevenson
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Extrait: "C'était au mois de mai 1813 que j'avais eu le malheur de tomber aux mains des Anglais. Ma connaissance de la langue anglaise, - j'avais appris cette langue dès l'enfance et la parlais presque aussi aisément que le français, - m'avait valu d'être choisi par mon colonel pour certaine besogne des plus délicates."
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 24 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
63) Vailima Letters
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“Vailima Letters” is a collection of letters written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson during his time living in Samoa. The letters provide an in-depth look into Stevenson's life, his thoughts and experiences, and his observations of the people and culture of Samoa. Through these letters, the reader gains a deeper understanding of Stevenson's perspective on life and his relationships with those around him, as well as his struggles with...
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 9 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 23 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
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The story follows young David Balfour, whose parents have recently died. Set on making his own way in the world, he heads towards his uncle's house and finds he is frenzied and paranoid. In addition, the house is in a ruinous estate;...
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 15 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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Las historias que recoge esta colección son consideradas lo mejor de la obra stevensoniana y pioneras de la tradición cuentística literaria inglesa. Jorge Luis Borges no sólo sumó este volumen a su biblioteca personal; también declaró: "Desde la niñez, Robert Louis Stevenson ha sido para mí una de las formas de la felicidad".
La primera mitad de este volumen nos presenta dos populares ciclos de misterio, "El club de los suicidas" y "El diamante...
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 1 is a collection of works by the Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. This volume likely includes some of his most famous works such as "Treasure Island" and "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". It may also include essays, poems, and other writing that showcases his versatility as a writer. The Swanston Edition was a comprehensive collection of Stevenson's works, published...
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 22 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.
This edition of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde includes an Introduction and Afterword by Charles L. Grant.
British lawyer Mr. Utterson had proof. Hyde was a foul, twisted, shrunken creature who...
73) The Waif Woman
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Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
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Two of the greatest novels of the 19th Century are collected together in this double-feature by master storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson!
First, the swashbuckling epic tale of high-seas adventure "Treasure Island." When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map to the legendary pirate Captain Flint's buried treasure, he embarks on an ocean voyage to retrieve it with the help of Squire Trelawney, Doctor Livesey and the mischievous sea-cook Long John Silver....
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 4 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
76) The Merry Men
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Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
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Die Herren von Hermiston Robert Louis Stevenson - Die Handlung ist in Edinburgh und Umgebung angesiedelt und spielt zur Zeit der Napoleonischen Kriege. Protagonist ist Archie Weir, der Sohn des Lord Oberrichters Adam Weir, dessen Vorbild der berüchtigte Henkerrichter Robert MacQueen Lord Braxfield (17221799) ist. Nach einer öffentlichen Kritik am Vater wird Archie auf das Familiengut Hermiston verbannt, wo er sich in die Nichte der Haushälterin...
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The author of Treasure Island shares true stories of his travels in the Pacific in these portraits of nineteenth-century Tahiti, New Zealand, and beyond.
Setting sail from San Francisco in June 1888, the author of Kidnapped and other classic adventure fiction embarked on a journey of his own. Having endured periods of illness and isolation in his earlier years, Robert Louis Stevenson was determined to see the far corners of the world. His extensive...
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Two historical adventure novels from the author of Treasure Island, as well as a rare travel memoir of his experiences in the Pacific Islands.
The Master of Ballantrae: In this tragic tale of a family divided by the eighteenth-century Jacobite rising, two brothers join opposing sides of the conflict. The story follows their epic rivalry from Scotland to the high seas and the American wilderness.
Kidnapped: This adventure novel, inspired by true...
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“Records of a Family of Engineers” is a memoir by Robert Louis Stevenson that tells the story of his father's family and their work as engineers in Scotland. The book covers the history of the family, as well as the various projects they worked on, such as the construction of lighthouses, and provides an insight into the engineering profession during the 19th century. Through this memoir, Stevenson reflects on the lives of his ancestors and the...