Publisher's Synopsis
The Novels and Tales of Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of two of the author's works, The Wrong Box and The Ebb Tide. The Wrong Box is a comedic novel about the mishaps that occur when two elderly brothers are mistakenly declared dead and their inheritance is left to a distant relative. The story follows the antics of the family members and lawyers involved in the case as they try to sort out the mess. The Ebb Tide, on the other hand, is a darker tale about three men who become stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific and resort to desperate measures to survive. The novel explores themes of greed, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Both works showcase Stevenson's skill in crafting engaging and thought-provoking stories that entertain and challenge readers.1924. Scottish novelist and poet, Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The humorous The Wrong Box and the novel The Ebb Tide were written in collaboration with his stepson, Lloyd Osbourne. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
