Robert Louis Stevenson: A Record, an Estimate, and a Memorial

Discover the intimate world of Robert Louis Stevenson through the lens of his close collaborator, Alexander H. Japp. In this revealing account, Japp sheds light on the challenges Stevenson faced while ill in Davos, where he relied on Japp to proofread the preface of his seminal work, Familiar Studies of Men and Books. This volume not only includes facsimiles of Stevenson's handwritten letters but also provides rare insights into his personal struggles and unique writing process. Contrary to the vibrant characters of his novels, Stevenson's real-life interactions with a diverse array of people seldom mirrored the ordinary lives he depicted. Dive deep into the untold stories and personal anecdotes that shaped the mind of one of literature's most fascinating figures.