Robert Louis Stevenson : man and writer a critical biography. Complete in 2 volumes / by J.A. Steuart
1924, 1st edition. London : Samuel. Low, Marston & Co., Ltd. Very good library copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges somewhat bumped, dust-toned, stained and rubbed as with age. Bookplates and/or library marks in prelims/title page, but the rest of text remains clear. Remains in great condition overall. Item #436054
Physical description; (vol. 1 : 351), (vol. 2 : 304 pages) : portraits ; 24 cm. Contents; Volume 1. Introduction -- A birth-proud people -- The truant schoolboy -- The sedulous ape -- A melodramatic revolt -- New associations -- W. E. Henley -- The great adventure -- Unromantic reality and some engaging philosophy. Volume 2. A glimpse of "workshop" -- The return to Britain -- Established popularity - Hail, Columbia! -- Ulysses -- First impressions of Samoa -- Vailima: the joys of chieftainship -- A waverly hero -- "Vailima prayers" -- Conclusion. Subjects; Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894. Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894 Criticism and interpretation. Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894 Biography. Authors, Scottish 19th century ; Biography.
Price: €35.00