Memories and Portraits (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

Originally published in 1887, this is a moving and perceptive collection of Stevenson’s memories of his youth and portraits of people he had known, sometimes loved, and lost.  Inevitably, these wonderful reminiscences offer a wealth of insight into Stevenson’s own personality, character, and opinions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411436596
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	02/08/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	299
File size:	221 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. He struggled all his life against tuberculosis and traveled extensively in search of a climate suitable to his illness. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. 

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875