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In the South Seas, as here available to the reader, is the result of a journey on the Casco together with Stevensons mother, wife and stepson. The earlier parts, those on the Marquesas and Paumotos, or low or atoll islands, most definitely mark Stevensons original intention ; those on the Gilberts, with their picture of the king Tembinok, are more in the personal strain of R. L. S., and are thus accepted as the most successful part of these writings. But the things most to be regretted about them is their omissions ; nothing of Stevensons long stay at Tautira as the guest of the chief Ori a Ori, nor of his visit to the leper settlement of Molokai. His letters to friends in England, and the extracts from his journal in the Life do something to fill in these gaps, but not in proportion to the interest of the subjects.

Eine historische Abenteuernovelle um den jungen David Balfour, der für die Unschuld eines anderen kämpft und sich dabei in die schöne Catriona verliebt.

The title of the volume which includes The Beach of Falesa, The Bottle Imp, and The Isle of Voices. The Beach turns on the native dread of the spirit-devils in the woods, interwoven with which is the island life of natives and whites viewed through the eyes of a commonplace trade. It is a picture of the South Seas, very different from the idylls of Hermann Melville. In The Bottle Imp, the protagonist buys a bottle with an imp inside that grants wishes. However, the bottle is cursed; if the holder dies bearing it, their soul is forfeit to hell. The Isle of Voices is a fairytale of magic treasure.

Feia prop de deu anys que la meva salut havia començat a declinar i, poc abans d'emprendre el viatge, em semblava que havia arribat a l'últim acte de la meva vida i que no em quedava res més que esperar la infermera i la funerària. Em van suggerir que anés als mars del Sud, i no em va semblar malament la idea de viatjar com un fantasma, arrossegat com un paquet, per escenaris que m'havien atret quan gaudia de salut i de joventut. Vaig llogar doncs la goleta del doctor Merrit, el Casco, de setanta quatre tones, i vaig salpar de San Francisco a la darreria de juny del 1888 rumb a les illes orientals i, a la primeria de l'any següent, ja era a Honolulu.

Fleeming Jenkin, noted for his work in engineering and applied electricity, was one of R. L. S.s closest friends in his early days. When Jenkin, then thirty-five, became Professor of Engineering in Edinburgh University, Stevenson, much against all his inclinations, was professedly studying to qualify himself for his fathers calling. The Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin, which Stevenson wrote on his friends death in 1885, was undertaken at Bournemouth with the assistance of Mrs. Jenkin. It is the only biographical work which Stevenson completed, and rather curiously is said to be the book which his wife thought the most successful of his writings.

This edition comprises the four dramatical plays that the well known author wrote in his lifetime:Deacon BrodieBeau AustinAdmiral GuineaMacaire

El clásico de Robert Louis Stevenson, ahora en cómic

"Ogni sera, il padre di Robert Louis Stevenson raccontava a se stesssoavventure di pirati, di ladri, di briganti e di veccchi marinai. Il figliofaceva lo stesso: la sera si raccontava storie d'avventura, e le sognava nelleore notturne. Quando, nel settembre 1881, comincio a scrivere 'L'Isola deltesoro', gli parve di attingere a un patrimonio famigliare." Inizia cosi ilsaggio di Pietro Citati che introduce questa edizione del romanzo piu popolaredi Stevenson e le avventure dell'Hispaniola, di Long John Silver,l'ammutinamento, i pirati...

En 1876, un joven Robert Louis Stevenson y su amigo Walter Simpson se embarcaron en una expedición por los canales de Bélgica y del norte de Francia. El periplo, en dos balandros llamados Cigarette y Arethusa, se inicio en Amberes el 25 de agosto y termino en Pontoise, en los alrededores de Paris, a mediados de septiembre.En una epoca en que viajar por placer en un medio de transporte tan incomodo era un hecho inusitado, Stevenson y su amigo decidieron emprender una travesia que resultaria desastrosa de todas todas, ya desde un principio: con frecuencia los tomaran por vendedores ambulantes e incluso por espias, les negaran el pan y el alojamiento y tendran que sufrir las inclemencias del tiempo. Solo el humor les ayudara a superar las adversidades.Con una prosa directa a la vez que divulgadora, el autor se entrega a la descripcion del paisaje y de las costumbres de los lugareños con humor. Stevenson traza el retrato de un tiempo y de un lugar en la que viajar estaba solo al alcance de unos pocos y, sin que casi nos demos cuenta, deja caer reflexiones, ideas, apuntes que van calando en el animo del lector y que luego, a final, se revelan como lo que son: paginas llenas de vida y de gran literatura."Por mi parte, al deslizarme por esa via movil a bordo de la funda de violin que era mi balandro tambien empezaba a cansarme de mi oceano. Al hombre civilizado tarde o temprano le sobreviene el deseo de la civilizacion. Estaba ya cansado de darle al remo, harto de vivir en las afueras de la vida; empece a tener ganas de volver a la refriega, de ponerme a trabajar, de conocer a personas que entendieran mi lengua y me recibieran en terminos de igualdad, que vieran en mi un hombre, no una simple curiosidad."

El pirata y el boticario es un relato en el que la moral –o la falta de ella– juega a disfrazarse y desafía continuamente al lector. Un sabio manual para quien quiera ejercer la piratería u otras mal

Keawe, un hawaiano con ganas de ver mundo, viaja a San Francisco, donde compra una botella con un diablo dentro. El diablo le proporcionará todo aquello que desee, menos alargarle la vida. Pero si muere antes de vender la botella por menos dinero que por el que la adquirió, estará condenado a arder en el infierno.

Robert Louis Stevensons The History of a Family of Engineers is a captivating exploration of the lives and achievements of the renowned Stevenson family, known for their groundbreaking work in engineering and innovation. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Stevenson delves into the rich history of his own ancestors, providing readers with a glimpse into the fascinating world of 19th-century engineering and industry. The book is written in a clear and informative style, making it accessible to both academic readers and those with a general interest in history and science. Stevensons narrative is not only informative but also pays homage to the ingenuity and perseverance of the Stevenson family, highlighting their contribution to the technological advancements of their time. This work serves as a valuable contribution to the literary and historical record, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the renowned authors family history. For readers interested in the intersection of family history, engineering, and innovation, The History of a Family of Engineers is a must-read.

"Records of a Family of Engineers" is a story of the Robert Louis Stevensons family and their accomplishments in the area of lighthouse engineering, focused on the authors grandfather Robert Stevenson (1772-1850), who was a Scottish civil engineer and famed designer and builder of lighthouses. The author traces the history and the name of the Stevenson family from the thirteenth century onwards, and discusses his ancestors through to Robert Stevenson. In the second and the third chapter, Robert Louis Stevenson thoroughly describes his grandfathers involvement with the Northern Lighthouse Board, where Robert Stevenson served as engineer for nearly fifty years, until 1842, during which time he designed and oversaw the construction and later improvement of numerous lighthouses, including the Bell Rock Lighthouse, which is one of his most famous works.