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The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Overton, Jacqueline, 1887-1954
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls" by Jacqueline Overton is a biographical work aimed at younger readers, written in the early 20th century. This book explores the life and adventures of the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, focusing on his childhood, family heritage, and the early influences that shaped his literary career. It highlights Stevenson's adventurous spirit, creativity, and the profound impact of his upbringing on his writing. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the legacy of Stevenson's grandfather, Robert Stevenson, a prominent lighthouse builder, showcasing the adventurous and industrious spirit that would later inspire the author. It intertwines the family's engineering background with young Robert's early experiences, illustrating how these elements contributed to his imaginative nature despite his frail health. The narrative captures the essence of Stevenson's childhood, filled with tales of exploration and adventure, laying a firm foundation for the fascinating life of one of literature's most cherished figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Govert Schipper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2005-04-04
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