Publisher's Synopsis
The Pocket Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of favorite passages from the works of the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. This book includes excerpts from some of his most famous novels, such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, as well as selections from his essays, poems, and travel writing. The passages are carefully chosen to showcase Stevenson's unique style, wit, and insight into the human condition. This book is a perfect introduction to Stevenson's writing for those who are new to his work, and a delightful addition to the libraries of his devoted fans. The compact size of the book makes it easy to carry around and enjoy on-the-go.1907. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This little book has been compiled for the use of those who love Stevenson and call him Master. It conceals no elaborate attempt to condense his writings within a single volume; but to those that know his books, and like them, it may perhaps be found a pleasant companion on a summer's day; recalling, by a favorite passage here and there, the unseen pages on the bookshelf at home. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
