The young Robert Louis Stevenson suffered from repeated nightmares of living a double life, in which by day he worked as a respectable doctor and by night he roamed the back alleys of old-town Edinburgh. In three days of furious writing, he produced a story about his dream existence. His wife found it too gruesome, so he promptly burned the manuscript. In another three days, he wrote it again. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was published as a shilling shocker in 1886, and beca...

Classic historical fiction by R.L. StevensonOriginally written as a boys adventure novel, modern readers will probably consider it more a book for adults.The plot is fairly straightforward: Our Hero, David Balfour, is tricked out of his rightful inheritance by an evil uncle, shanghaied, shipwrecked, partnered with a historical figure (one Alan Breck Stewart) and caught up in the events of an unsolved historical mystery (the Appin Murder). The body of the novel is a day-by-d...

The novel is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of David Balfour, a young man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Balfour eventually escapes and returns to his home in Scotland, where he discovers that his uncle has been murdered and he is the rightful heir to the estate.

â The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a novella written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1886. It is a gripping tale of the duality of human nature, exploring the themes of good and evil, morality, and identity. The story is set in Victorian London and follows the life of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected and wealthy physician, who becomes obsessed with the idea of separating the good and evil within himself. The story begins with Mr. Utterson, a lawyer, who is perplexed ...

Discover the Duality of Human Nature in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonStep into a chilling exploration of identity and morality with Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." This gripping tale delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, revealing how the struggle between good and evil can manifest within a single individual. Set in Victorian London, the story follows the esteemed scientist Dr. ...

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a chilling novella that explores the duality of human nature. Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist, creates a potion that transforms him into the sinister Mr. Hyde. As Hyde, he indulges in violent and immoral behavior, uncontrollable by his own conscience. The novel delves into the dark side of human desires and the consequences of repressing one's innermost impulses. As Dr. Jekyll struggles to control his alter ego, h...

Operation GOTCHA relates the story of a hypothesized top-secret plan by the Soviet Union to launch in 1998 a surprise cruise missile attack against the United States. The plan, devised according to the story primarily by the legendary Commander-in-Chief of the Soviet Navy, Admiral Sergei Gorshkov, details how Soviet submarines and bombers were positioned for the attack as well as the missiles' targets. Gorshkov muses in the story why the plan, which called for the use of conventionally-arm...

The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton.

A Child's Garden Of Verses By Robert Louis StevensonAutho rStevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894Illustrator Smith, Jessie Willcox, 1863-1935Title A Child's Garden of Verses

"Treasure Island" is a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. The story follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a dangerous voyage in search of buried treasure. Along the way, Jim must navigate treacherous waters and outwit the pirate Long John Silver, who is determined to claim the treasure for himself. With memorable characters and thrilling action, "Treasure Island" is a timeless tale of bravery, greed, and the quest for riches.

The Black Arrow is, without a doubt, one of my all time favorite books, just as Robert Louis Stevenson is one of my all time favorite authors. I find it hard to believe that The Black Arrow is probably the least well know of his great adventure novels (the others being, of course, Treasure Island and Kidnapped), as it is certainly the best as far as I am concerned.As far as the story goes, it is one of the most entertaining plots that I have ever encountered. It is filled with more...

An absorbing sketch of Stevensons travelling experiences through the Cevennes Mountains in France is presented here. His various adventures have been wonderfully brought to life in these pages. The journey was initially meant as a diversion from stress of his daily life. A pioneering classic of outdoor literature it impresses with its colourful narration and melancholic aura!