Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.
![Title: The Pocket R. L. S. [Being favourite passages from the works of Stevenson], Author: Robert Louis Stevenson](http://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/9781479298709_p0_v1_s192x300.jpg)
