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Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

“Youth is wholly experimental.”

Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Book:Across the Plains

Work

Across the Plains

This book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by settlers as they navigate the harsh landscape of the American West. It explores themes of survival, community, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. more

Author

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th-century Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His works are characterized by adventure and romance, with his most famous novels being 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventure of the Treasure Island'. Stevenson's works have been beloved by readers and have had a profound impact on literature. more

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Book:Dreams of elsewhere: the selected travel writings of Robert Louis Stevenson

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Book:The Lantern-Bearers and Other Essays

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“You have no idea, unless you have tried it, how endlessly long is a summer's day, that you measure out only by hunger, and bring to an end only when you are drowsy.”

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson (Illustrated)

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