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Explore the captivating life of Robert Louis Stevenson in this concise early twentieth-century biography, crafted by polymath G.K. Chesterton and acclaimed journalist J. H. Nicoll. Often referred to as ‘The Characteristics of Robert Louis Stevenson,’ this collaboration features distinct sections by each author, offering unique insights into Stevenson’s remarkable character. This recording presents the third edition, which includes structural changes and additional material not found in the first edition. Join David Wales as he brings this literary exploration to life.This ...

In July 1879, Robert Louis Stevenson embarked on a transformative journey from Scotland to California to reunite with his future wife. Opting for a taste of the working-class experience, he initially planned to travel in steerage, but friends persuaded him to upgrade to a slightly better class. Grateful for this decision after witnessing the dire conditions of steerage, Stevenson immersed himself among the lower classes, capturing his observations in vivid detail. His candid reflections on the voyage and the people he encountered offer a fascinating glimpse into life during that era. However, ...

Join Robert Louis Stevenson on an exhilarating journey as a young man seeking both adventure and financial independence. In Inland Voyage, Stevensons first published work, he chronicles an extraordinary canoe trip through the picturesque landscapes of France and Belgium—a time when leisurely travel was a novelty. Accompanied by a friend, the duo encounters unexpected misadventures, including a stint in jail after being mistaken for traveling salesmen, and becoming entangled in the vibrant world of gypsies. Through his vivid storytelling, Stevenson invites you to experience the thrill of ...

The attempt at murder failed. Risking everything to keep young David Balfour from his just inheritance, his wicked uncle has him kidnapped - comdemning his nephew to seven long years of slavery in the Carolinas. However, on the way, David runs into one of the greatest characters in English Literature: Alan Breck Stuart. These two heroes band together, and before he knows it, David finds himself embroiled in political intrigues that chase him across the wild Scottish Highlands.

"We are all travelers in the 'wilderness of the world' - travelers with a donkey." So Robert Louis Stevenson wrote to a friend on completing this enchanting account of a journey in rural France in 1878. Alone with his pack-donkey Modestine, and showing total disregard for discomfort, Stevenson relishes to the full his walking tour of the Cevennes.

Emma, I have scratched out the beginning to my father, for I think I can write more easily to you. This is my last farewell to all, the last you will ever hear or see of an unworthy friend and son. I have failed in life; I am quite broken down and disgraced. I pass under a false name; you will have to tell my father that with all your kindness. It is my own fault. -- with Fanny Van De Grift Stevenson.

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William G. Stevenson was a Kentuckian, loyal to the Union, who endured 13 months of enforced service in the Confederate army.

Kauhuklassikko vailla vertaa! Lontoon kaduilla liikkuu outo ja salaperäinen mies Mr. Hyde, joka herättää kaupunkilaisissa kauhua. Mr. Hyde talloo tunteettomasti pikkutytön, ja hänet liitetään myös selkäpiitä karmivaan murhaan. Kun Mr. Hydeä ryhdytään etsimään, häntä ei kuitenkaan löydy. Miten se on mahdollista? Ja miten Mr. Hyde liittyy arvostettuun tohtori Jekylliin? Robert Louis Stevensonin "Salaperäinen ovi" tunnetaan myös nimellä "Tohtori Jekyll ja Mr. Hyde". Klassikon asemaan noussut teos käsittelee hyvän ja pahan kamppailua ihmismielen sisällä.

In The Black Arrow, immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. Follow Dick as he embarks on a heroic journey to become a knight, rescue his beloved Joanna Sedley, and seek justice for the tragic murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of Tunstall Forest, where outlaws led by the enigmatic Ellis Duckworth wield the infamous black arrow, Dicks suspicions about his treacherous guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, begin to mount. With danger lurking around every corner, Dick must flee from Sir Daniel...

Three interrelated stories make up the plot of The Suicide Club. They each stand on their own, but there is an overall plot that brings them together. It centers around the hero, Prince Florizel of Bohemia. He attempts to solve the mystery of a strange club that turns out to have a very different purpose than its name suggests.

Dive into the enchanting world of the South Sea Islands through Island Nights Entertainments, a captivating collection of three distinct tales. Experience the clash of cultures as British newcomers seek freedom while exploiting the innocent. Discover the supernatural elements woven into the lives of the islanders, as seen through the lens of Stevensons imagination. One story echoes the themes of Madame Butterfly, which has left an indelible mark on Western culture, while another offers a chilling retelling of a German horror story set in this idyllic paradise. The final tale showcases the pure...

Dive back into the thrilling world of Robert Louis Stevensons Catriona, the much-anticipated sequel to Kidnapped. Picking up right where its predecessor left off, this captivating tale follows David Balfour as he embarks on a perilous journey to exonerate himself and his friend James Stewart in the face of grave accusations surrounding the Appin murder. With the relentless Campbells determined to see Stewart hang, Balfours quest for justice takes him from captivity on the Bass Rock to the shores of Holland and France, intertwining his fate with the enigmatic Catriona, daughter of the infamous ...

In this personal account of the Civil War, William G. Stevenson was impressed into the Confederate Army, serving in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama in the hospital service from mid-1861 until June 1862, when he escaped to the North. This is a "narrative of personal adventures in the infantry, ordnance, cavalry, courier, and hospital services, with an exhibition of the power, purposes, earnestness, military despotism, and demoralization of the South". First published in 1862. 

Robert Louis Stevenson’s An Inland Voyage is his first published book (1878). It is a travelogue, a pioneering work of touristic adventure, which records his canoeing holiday in the summer of 1876, with a friend (Sir Walter Grindlay Simpson), through the waterways of Belgium and France. RLS, then 26 years old, is The Arethusa, named after his vessel, and his friend, The Cigar. It is, for the most part, a gentle journey, written in the Romantic style, full of humour, philosophical reflection, bygone charm and very frequent rain.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of New Arabian Nights, a captivating collection of short stories showcasing Robert Louis Stevensons earliest works alongside some of his finest tales in the genre. The collection opens with the intriguing saga of Prince Florizel of Bohemia, a character who later returns in the sequel, More New Arabian Nights The Dynamiter. Join us as we explore these timeless narratives filled with adventure and imagination. (Summary by Don W. Jenkins)This show includes AI-generated content.

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In a time long past, when the world was still young, nations could be formed in harmony. With vast lands ripe for the taking, two neighboring patriarchs found their flocks overflowing. One proposed, Let us not quarrel; the earth is vast and bountiful. If you choose the east, I shall journey west; if you prefer the west, I will go east. Thus, they parted ways in peace.