When and where was Robert Louis Stevenson born?
Robert Louis Stevenson was born at 8 Howard Place in Edinburgh on the 13th of November 1850. He inherited a weak chest that caused him to suffer from coughs and fevers throughout his life.
Questions about Robert Louis Stevenson
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who inspired the character Long John Silver in Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson?
William Ernest Henley an energetic poet with a wooden leg inspired the character Long John Silver in Treasure Island. Stephen introduced Stevenson to Henley during his time in London literary circles.
Where did Robert Louis Stevenson settle permanently in December 1889?
Stevenson arrived at Apia in the Samoan islands in December 1889 deciding to settle there permanently. By January 1890 he purchased land at Vailima miles inland from Apia building the islands' first two-storey house.
What caused the death of Robert Louis Stevenson on the 3rd of December 1894?
Robert Louis Stevenson collapsed while talking to his wife attempting to open bottle of wine asking Does my face look strange before dying within hours at age forty-four possibly due to brain haemorrhage. Research published in 2000 suggested hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia explaining chronic respiratory complaints recurrent pulmonary haemorrhages and early death.
How many words did Robert Louis Stevenson write during his years on Samoa?
During his years on Samoa Stevenson wrote an estimated 700,000 words completing The Beach of Falesá the first-person tale of a Scottish copra trader unheroic in actions or soul. He also wrote The Ebb-Tide published in 1894 presenting misadventures of three deadbeats marooned in Tahitian port Papeete confirming new realistic turn away from adolescent adventure.