Stevenson At Manasqua (1921)

By Charlotte Anne Eaton, George Steele Seymour, Francis Joseph Dickie

Book Overview

Stevenson At Manasqua is a novel written by Charlotte Eaton and published in 1921. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary who is sent to Manasqua, a small town on the coast of New Jersey, to recover from an illness. While there, she meets Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous Scottish author, who is also staying in the town for his health.As Mary and Stevenson become friends, they explore the town together and share their thoughts on life, literature, and the human condition. Mary is inspired by Stevenson's wisdom and his passion for writing, and she begins to see the world in a new light.However, their idyllic time together is threatened by the arrival of a group of wealthy tourists who are determined to turn Manasqua into a resort town. Mary and Stevenson must fight to preserve the town's natural beauty and way of life, even as they struggle with their own personal challenges.The novel is a moving tribute to Stevenson's life and work, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of a literary legend. With its vivid descriptions of the New Jersey coast and its engaging characters, Stevenson At Manasqua is a timeless story of friendship, love, and the power of literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104471213
• ISBN13: 9781104471217
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"