The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson is a biographical book by Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez. The book chronicles the life of Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, who was the wife of the famous Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book provides a detailed account of Fanny's life before and after her marriage to Stevenson, including her childhood in America, her first marriage and divorce, her travels to Europe and the South Pacific, and her relationship with Stevenson.The book explores Fanny's role in Stevenson's life and ...
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The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson is a biographical book by Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez. The book chronicles the life of Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, who was the wife of the famous Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book provides a detailed account of Fanny's life before and after her marriage to Stevenson, including her childhood in America, her first marriage and divorce, her travels to Europe and the South Pacific, and her relationship with Stevenson.The book explores Fanny's role in Stevenson's life and career, including her influence on his writing and her support during his struggles with illness. It also delves into Fanny's own artistic pursuits, including her work as a painter and her interest in photography.Throughout the book, Sanchez provides insight into the social and cultural context of Fanny's life, including the challenges faced by women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is based on extensive research, including letters, diaries, and other primary sources, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and her relationship with one of the most celebrated writers of his time.1920. Illustrated. The sister of Fanny Van de Grift Stevenson, the wife of famed author Robert Louis Stevenson, has pieced together the story of her life from a collection of widely scattered materials and remembrances from various parts of the world. Contents: Ancestors; Early Days in Indiana; On the Pacific Slope; France, and the Meeting at Grez; In California with Robert Louis Stevenson; Europe and the British Isles; Away to Sunnier Lands; The Happy Years in Samoa; The Lonely Days of Widowhood; Back to California; Travels in Mexico and Europe; and The Last Days at Santa Barbara.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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