The Merry Men – Robert Louis Stevenson. 1904 edition Scanned and proofed by David Price, ccx074@coventry.ac.uk *** Contents: The Merry Men i. Eilean Aros ii. What the wreck had brought to Aros iii. Land and sea in Sandag Bay iv. The gale v. A man out of the sea Will o’ the Mill i. The
Memories and Portraits by Robert Louis Stevenson
Memories and Portraits – Robert Louis Stevenson. 1912 Chatto and Windus edition. Scanned and proofed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS NOTE THIS volume of papers, unconnected as they are, it will be better to read through from the beginning, rather than dip into at random. A certain thread of meaning binds them.
Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin by Robert Louis Stevenson
Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin by Robert Louis Stevenson Scanned and proofed by David Price ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin PREFACE TO THE AMERICAN EDITION. ON the death of Fleeming Jenkin, his family and friends determined to publish a selection of his various papers; by way of introduction, the following pages were drawn up; and the
Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson
The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume II Scanned and proofed by David Price ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume II CHAPTER VIII – LIFE AT BOURNEMOUTH, CONTINUED, JANUARY 1886-JULY 1887 Letter: TO MRS. DE MATTOS , JANUARY 1ST, 1886. DEAREST KATHARINE, – Here, on a very little book and accompanied with lame
Lay Morals by Robert Louis Stevenson
Transcribed from the Chatto and Windus 1911 edition by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk LAY MORALS AND OTHER PAPERS Contents: Lay Morals Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Father Damien The Pentland Rising Chapter I–The Causes of the Revolt Chapter II–The Beginning Chapter III–The March of the Rebels Chapter IV–Rullion Green Chapter V–A Record
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
KIDNAPPED BEING MEMOIRS OF THE ADVENTURES OF DAVID BALFOUR IN THE YEAR 1751 HOW HE WAS KIDNAPPED AND CAST AWAY; HIS SUFFERINGS IN A DESERT ISLE; HIS JOURNEY IN THE WILD HIGHLANDS; HIS ACQUAINTANCE WITH ALAN BRECK STEWART AND OTHER NOTORIOUS HIGHLAND JACOBITES; WITH ALL THAT HE SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF HIS UNCLE, EBENEZER
Island Nights’ Entertainments by Robert Louis Stevenson
Island Nights’ Entertainments – Robert Louis Stevenson. 1905 Edition. Scanned and proofed by David Price ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Contents: The Beach of Falesa A south sea bridal The Ban The Missionary Devil-work Night in the bush The Bottle Imp The Isle of voices THE BEACH OF FALESA. CHAPTER I. A SOUTH SEA BRIDAL. I SAW that island
In the South Seas by Robert Louis Stevenson
Transcribed from the 1908 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk IN THE SOUTH SEAS PART 1: THE MARQUESAS CHAPTER I–AN ISLAND LANDFALL For nearly ten years my health had been declining; and for some while before I set forth upon my voyage, I believed I was come to the afterpiece of life,
Father Damien by Robert Louis Stevenson
FATHER DAMIEN AN OPEN LETTER TO THE REVEREND DR. HYDE OF HONOLULU SYDNEY, FEBRUARY 25, 1890. Sir, – It may probably occur to you that we have met, and visited, and conversed; on my side, with interest. You may remember that you have done me several courtesies, for which I was prepared to be grateful.
Familiar Studies of Men & Books by Robert Louis Stevenson
Familiar Studies of Men and Books by Robert Louis Stevenson Scanned and proofed by David Price, ccx074@coventry.ac.uk Familiar Studies of Men and Books PREFACE BY WAY OF CRITICISM. THESE studies are collected from the monthly press. One appeared in the NEW QUARTERLY, one in MACMILLAN’S, and the rest in the CORNHILL MAGAZINE. To the CORNHILL
Fables by Robert Louis Stevenson
Fables – Robert Louis Stevenson – 1901 Edition Scanned and proofed by David Price ccx074@coventry.ac.uk *** FABLES I. – THE PERSONS OF THE TALE. AFTER the 32nd chapter of TREASURE ISLAND, two of the puppets strolled out to have a pipe before business should begin again, and met in an open place not far from
Essays of Travel by Robert Louis Stevenson
Transcribed from the 1905 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk ESSAYS OF TRAVEL Contents THE AMATEUR EMIGRANT: FROM THE CLYDE TO SANDY HOOK THE SECOND CABIN EARLY IMPRESSION STEERAGE IMPRESSIONS STEERAGE TYPES THE SICK MAN THE STOWAWAYS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND REVIEW NEW YORK COCKERMOUTH AND KESWICK COCKERMOUTH AN EVANGELIST ANOTHER LAST OF