Project Gutenberg 1996-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 755 Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay) 1839 1905 Japp, Alexander Hay Robert Louis Stevenson: A Record, an Estimate, and a Memorial Transcribed from the Charles Scribner's Sons 1905 edition by David Price "Robert Louis Stevenson: A Record, an Estimate, and a Memorial" by Alexander H. Japp is a biographical and critical examination of the life and works of the famous author, written in the late 19th century. The text delves into Stevenson’s influences, struggles, and character, drawing on personal anecdotes and letters, while celebrating his literary contributions and his particular charm. The beginning of the book introduces the connections between Robert Louis Stevenson and his contemporaries, highlighting his admiration for Thoreau and recounting personal correspondence that illustrates his character and determination. It paints a vivid portrait of Stevenson as a frail yet tenacious figure, whose literary journey was deeply intertwined with his personal experiences and friendships. Japp draws on correspondence with Stevenson to illustrate his intellect, humor, and zest for life despite his physical ailments, offering readers an intimate look at the man behind classic works like "Treasure Island." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography CT PR Text Biographies Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 418812 2025-08-01T06:01:48.670848 text/html 421596 2007-05-05T06:47:02 text/html 515504 2007-05-05T06:50:42 text/html application/zip 639735 2025-08-01T06:01:57.516286 application/epub+zip 642555 2025-08-01T06:01:52.342843 application/epub+zip 234179 2025-08-01T06:01:51.051843 application/epub+zip 955811 2025-08-01T06:02:01.615279 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 911153 2025-08-01T06:01:56.557306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382171 2022-09-01T06:34:07.369425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391949 2025-08-01T06:01:47.924834 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 391605 2007-05-05T06:50:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 155969 2007-05-05T06:50:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18850 2025-08-01T06:02:01.770255 application/rdf+xml 25844 2025-08-01T06:01:51.564803 image/jpeg 4938 2025-08-01T06:01:51.309808 image/jpeg 635475 2025-08-01T06:01:48.724819 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia