Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Days

By Eve Blantyre Simpson

Book Overview

Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Days is a biographical book that explores the life of the famous Scottish novelist, Robert Louis Stevenson. Written by E. Blantyre Simpson, the book delves into Stevenson's early years growing up in Edinburgh, Scotland, and how his experiences in the city influenced his writing. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Stevenson's life, from his childhood in the 1850s to his final years in Samoa in the 1890s. Throughout the book, Simpson provides detailed descriptions of the places and people that were important to Stevenson during his time in Edinburgh. Readers will learn about Stevenson's family background, his struggles with poor health, and his early literary endeavors. The book also covers his travels to France and the United States, and his eventual move to the South Pacific. Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Days is a fascinating look at the life of one of Scotland's most beloved authors. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, or culture.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: 1417956313
• ISBN13: 9781417956319
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"