Description
From the Preface
The life of the author of Kidnapped, Treasure Island, A Child’s Garden of Verses and other stories was as romantic and full of adventure as his books. Born in the city of Edinburgh, the son of a lighthouse builder, Stevenson grew to know every nook and cranny of the wild, rocky coast of Scotland. Wherever he went he made friends quickly with unusual people—sailors, shepherds, innkeepers and vagabonds. All of his life he traveled the world over in search of health and adventure: France, England, Italy, California. the South Seas. His observations during these thrilling voyages all found their way into his books which are loved by readers of every age.
Publishing Info
The Treasure Hunter: The Story of Robert Louis Stevenson by Isabel Proudfit. From the 19th printing by Julian Messner in 1969. This hardcover book measures about 8-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ and has 206 pages, ending with the Bibliography.
Condition
See photo above. Former school library book with the usual markings. In very good condition overall, with some rubbing around the edges of the covers. The binding is strong and square. The pages are in very good condition. It really feels like it wasn’t read. Worst damage done by library when they tore out the card pocket from the back free endpaper. Stored in and shipped from clean, smoke-free home of RELATIVE of Robert Louis Stevenson (my grandmother was a Stevenson).
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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