Sidney Colvin was an English curator and literary and art critic, primarily remembered for his friendship with Robert Louis Stevenson. As part of the distinguished Anglo-Indian Colvin family, his work focused on literary and art criticism. He influenced the cultural landscape through his critical insights and notable associations. Colvin is today recalled for his contributions to the arts and letters.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections from its age, such as marks and notations. This edition aims to protect and promote classic literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality reproductions that remain true to the original text.
Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th century Scottish essayist, poet, novelist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Treasure Island. St. Ives: Being The Adventures of a French Prisoner in England (1897) is an unfinished novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Arthur Quiller-Couch completed the novel in 1898. Captain Jacques St. Ives is a Napoleonic soldier who has been captured by the British.
A noted journalist of his day takes notes on and retells the history, in detail, of many places in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In PA, much detail is offered on Utopian societies and new religions and the like.
This collection of three classic tales by Robert Louis Stevenson offers readers a thrilling journey into the world of adventure and intrigue. From medieval England to modern-day Edinburgh, these stories will capture your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. A must-have for fans of classic literature and lovers of action and suspense.
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