Happier For His Presence: San Francisco And Robert Louis Stevenson

By Anne Roller Issler

Book Overview

Happier For His Presence: San Francisco And Robert Louis Stevenson is a book written by Anne Roller Issler. The book explores the life and times of the famous Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, during his stay in San Francisco in the late 19th century. The author delves into the relationship between the city and the writer, and how Stevenson's experiences in San Francisco shaped his writing.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Stevenson's life in San Francisco. The author provides a detailed account of Stevenson's arrival in the city, his interactions with the locals, and his exploration of the city's neighborhoods and landmarks. She also discusses his struggles with illness, his love life, and his literary pursuits during his time in San Francisco.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations of San Francisco during Stevenson's time, as well as images of Stevenson himself. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for both fans of Stevenson's work and those interested in the history of San Francisco.Overall, Happier For His Presence: San Francisco And Robert Louis Stevenson is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between a writer and a city, and how that relationship can shape both the writer's work and the city's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432559648
• ISBN13: 9781432559649
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"