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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), novelist and poet, was descended from a famous Scottish engineering family. His grandfather Robert, his father Thomas, two uncles and a cousin were all noted engineers, particularly known for their lighthouses. This family history, focusing particularly on his grandfather, was written while R. L. Stevenson was living in Samoa, and was published posthumously in 1912. It first outlines the history of the name 'Stevenson' from the thirteenth century. Chapter 1 begins in the mid-eighteenth century, and records Robert Stevenson's birth in 1772, and his father's death. The young Robert worked with his stepfather for the Northern Lighthouse Board and was its sole Engineer from 1808 to 1843. Chapter 2 describes his experiences in that role. Chapter 3 reproduces substantial extracts from Robert's own diary of the construction (1807-1811) of his most famous structure, the Bell Rock lighthouse off Arbroath, which revolutionised lighthouse design.
Engineers --- Lighthouses --- Stephenson --- Stevenson, Robert Louis, --- Family. --- Novelists --- Bell Rock lighthouse --- Engineering personnel --- Stevenson, Robert Louis --- Stevenson, R. L. --- Shih-ti-wen-sheng, --- Stivenson, Robert Lui, --- Sŭtʻibŭnsŭn, R. L., --- Sitivensin, Robert Loui, --- Stivenson, Robert Lʹi︠u︡is, --- Stivensoni, Robert Luis, --- Sṭivanasana, Āra. Ela., --- Sṭivansana, Āra. Ela., --- Stivenson, R. L. --- Стивенсон, Роберт Луис, --- Стивенсон. Р. Л., --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואיס --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואיס, --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואס --- סטיבנסון, ר״ל, --- סטיבנסון, ר. ל. --- סטיווענסאן, ראבערט ל. --- סטיװענסאן, ראבערט לואיס, --- 史蒂文森罗伯特·路易斯, --- R.L. スティーブンソン, --- R.L.スティーヴンソン, --- R. L. S. --- RLS --- S., R. L.
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This is the first publication of a remarkable book by Arthur Ransome, originally commissioned in 1910. The manuscript, nearly complete, was sequestered by Ransome's wife in 1914, and he never saw it again. It came to light only by chance, long after his death. Arthur Ransome here gives an exceptionally personal and perceptive account of the strengths and weaknesses of Stevenson as man and writer. Writing when most books on Stevenson were biographical or merely adulatory, he intended his to be the first 'critical study'. The result is a fascinating and eager exposition by a yet-to-become-novelist of the writer who was to remain a lifelong inspiration. Here he wrestles to identify techniques that later underpin his 'Swallows and Amazons'. Moreover, this is the only manuscript first draft of a work by Ransome to survive, and as such provides a unique insight into his working methods. The appendices include all other extant material relating to Stevenson by Ransome, from his very first story (written at the age of eight, and hitherto published only privately) to working notes and articles in literary periodicals. The editor's substantial introduction gives a full account of the extraordinary history of the manuscript's development, disappearance, and rediscovery, and adds a new and enlightening chapter to the tumultuous story of Ransome's first marriage, early career, and escape to Russia. KIRSTY NICHOL FINDLAY taught at the University of Waikato, and since retiring has been a Moderator in Drama for Trinity College London. Her publications relate to her special interests: Renaissance, Commonwealth, and children's literature.
Authors, English --- Ransome, Arthur, --- Stevenson, Robert Louis, --- Stevenson, R. L. --- Shih-ti-wen-sheng, --- Stivenson, Robert Lui, --- Sŭtʻibŭnsŭn, R. L., --- Sitivensin, Robert Loui, --- Stivenson, Robert Lʹi︠u︡is, --- Stivensoni, Robert Luis, --- Sṭivanasana, Āra. Ela., --- Sṭivansana, Āra. Ela., --- Stivenson, R. L. --- Стивенсон, Роберт Луис, --- Стивенсон. Р. Л., --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואיס --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואיס, --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואס --- סטיבנסון, ר״ל, --- סטיבנסון, ר. ל. --- סטיווענסאן, ראבערט ל. --- סטיװענסאן, ראבערט לואיס, --- 史蒂文森罗伯特·路易斯, --- R.L. スティーブンソン, --- R.L.スティーヴンソン, --- R. L. S. --- RLS --- S., R. L. --- Ransome, Arturas, --- Rensoms, Arturs, --- רענסאָם, אַרטהור, --- Criticism and interpretation. --- Stevenson, Robert Louis --- LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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English fiction --- Imperialism in literature. --- Colonies in literature. --- Colonies --- Littérature anglaise --- Impérialisme --- History and criticism. --- Dans la littérature --- 19e siècle --- Haggard, H. Rider --- Stevenson, Robert Louis, --- Criticism and interpretation. --- Histoire et critique --- Littérature anglaise --- Impérialisme --- Dans la littérature --- 19e siècle
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In part a sequel to his earlier Death and Fantasy, William Gray's Fantasy, Art and Life: Essays on George MacDonald, Robert Louis Stevenson and Other Fantasy Writers examines the ways in which "Life" in its various senses is affirmed, explored and enhanced through the work of the creative imagination, especially in fantasy literature. The discussion includes a range of fantasy writers, but focuses chiefly on two writers of the Victorian period, George MacDonald and Robert Louis Stevenson, who...
Fantasy fiction, English --- Fantasy fiction, Scottish --- Scottish fantasy fiction --- Scottish fiction --- History and criticism. --- MacDonald, George, --- Stevenson, Robert Louis, --- Stevenson, R. L. --- Shih-ti-wen-sheng, --- Stivenson, Robert Lui, --- Sŭtʻibŭnsŭn, R. L., --- Sitivensin, Robert Loui, --- Stivenson, Robert Lʹi︠u︡is, --- Stivensoni, Robert Luis, --- Sṭivanasana, Āra. Ela., --- Sṭivansana, Āra. Ela., --- Stivenson, R. L. --- Стивенсон, Роберт Луис, --- Стивенсон. Р. Л., --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואיס --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואיס, --- סטיבנסון, רוברט לואס --- סטיבנסון, ר״ל, --- סטיבנסון, ר. ל. --- סטיווענסאן, ראבערט ל. --- סטיװענסאן, ראבערט לואיס, --- 史蒂文森罗伯特·路易斯, --- R.L. スティーブンソン, --- R.L.スティーヴンソン, --- R. L. S. --- RLS --- S., R. L. --- Author of Dealings with fairies, --- Author of Ranald Bannerman, --- Dealings with fairies, Author of, --- Mac Donald, George, --- Ranald Bannerman, Author of, --- מקדונלד, ג׳ורג׳ --- Stevenson, Robert Louis --- Fantasy fiction, English History and criticism --- History and criticism --- MacDonald, Geo.,
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