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Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Born and educated... Read Full Overview

"Oh, what does it matter?" cried Herrick. "Here I am. I am broken crockery; I am a burst drum; the whole of my life is gone to water; I have nothing left that I believe in, except my living horror of myself. Why do I come to you? I don't know; you are cold,... Read Full Overview

La resaca es la ltima novela que Stevenson public en su vida, y una de sus obras m s logradas, por su vigor narrativo y belleza estil stica. En ella, tres vagabundos, a los que la adversidad convirti en escoria del Pac fico Sur, se hacen cargo de un pailebote que transporta... Read Full Overview

En las islas del Pac fico, aqu y all , hombres de diferentes pueblos europeos, de varia clase y condici n social, desempe an actividades de toda ndole, y contagian enfermedades. Unos prosperan, otros vegetan. Los hay que han ascendido por las gradas de los tronos, que han llegado... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Ebb-Tide. A Trio and a Quartette (1894) is a short novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson and his stepson Lloyd Osbourne. It was published the year Stevenson died.

Three beggars operate in the port of Papeete on Tahiti. They are Herrick, a failed English businessman;... Read Full Overview

The Ebb-Tide. A Trio and a Quartette (1894) is a short novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson and his stepson Lloyd Osbourne. It was published the year Stevenson died.

Three beggars operate in the port of Papeete on Tahiti. They are Herrick, a failed English businessman;... Read Full Overview

South Seas, Pacific Islands. Fate throws in Tahiti several people from those who are commonly called the ""white trash."" Different in character and origin, they are united by one thing - they are people who are finished for society. But Fate gives them another chance to return... Read Full Overview

This gripping tale of murder and betrayal is set in the South Pacific and draws on Stevenson's own experiences as a resident of Samoa. The twisty plot and vivid descriptions of the tropical landscape make this a thrilling read from start to finish.

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