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Adventure · 1886 · English

Kidnapped

by Robert Louis Stevenson

About this book

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson explores historical fiction, scotland — history — 18th century — fiction, adventure and adventurers — fiction.

From the opening pages: “While my husband and Mr. Henley were engaged in writing plays in Bournemouth they made a number of titles, hoping to use them in the future. Dramatic composition was not what my husband preferred, but the torrent of Mr. Henley’s enthusiasm swept him off his feet. However, after several plays had been finished, and his health seriously impaired by his endeavours to keep up with Mr. Henley, play writing was abandoned forever, and my husband returned to his legitimate vocation. Having added one of the titles, The Hanging Judge, to the list of projected plays, now thrown aside, and emboldened by my husband’s offer to give me any help needed, I concluded to try and write it…”

Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
First published
1886
Category
Adventure
Language
English

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