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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson V1 is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is edited by Sidney Colvin, a close friend of Stevenson's and a fellow writer. This first volume of the collection covers the years 1854 to 1880, a period that spans Stevenson's childhood, education, and early career as a writer. The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into Stevenson's life, revealing his thoughts, feelings, and experiences as he navigated the challenges and opportunities of his time. The book includes letters to his family, friends, and literary peers, as well as drafts of his own writing, providing a unique insight into his creative process. The collection is a must-read for fans of Stevenson's work, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of this celebrated writer.1899. To His Family and Friends. After much dickering amongst the Stevenson family, the task of editing the author��s letters fell to Sidney Colvin. Contents: Student Days at Edinburgh; Advocate and Author; The Amateur Emigrant; Alpine Winters and Highland Summers; Marseilles and Hyeres; and Life at Bournemouth. 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.