The Ebb-Tide - Stevenson, Robert Louis; Osbourne, Lloyd
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"The Ebb-Tide: A Trio and Quartette," by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyde Osbourne, plunges readers into a thrilling South Seas adventure, exploring themes of moral decay amidst the vast ocean. This meticulously prepared edition of the classic sea story follows the fates of shipwrecked sailors navigating treacherous waters and even more treacherous choices. Categorized as both literary fiction and action & adventure, "The Ebb-Tide" delivers a timeless tale of survival and the human spirit. The narrative centers around a schooner and the diverse crew aboard, offering a gripping portrayal of…mehr

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"The Ebb-Tide: A Trio and Quartette," by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyde Osbourne, plunges readers into a thrilling South Seas adventure, exploring themes of moral decay amidst the vast ocean. This meticulously prepared edition of the classic sea story follows the fates of shipwrecked sailors navigating treacherous waters and even more treacherous choices. Categorized as both literary fiction and action & adventure, "The Ebb-Tide" delivers a timeless tale of survival and the human spirit. The narrative centers around a schooner and the diverse crew aboard, offering a gripping portrayal of life at sea. Stevenson and Osbourne masterfully craft a world where the allure of the South Seas clashes with the harsh realities of human nature. A powerful exploration of desperation and temptation, this book offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era of sailing and adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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The Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) is best remembered today for such classics as TREASURE ISLAND, STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, KIDNAPPED, and A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES. In addition to these well-known works, he was widely considered one of the nineteenth century's leading essayists. Suffering from chronic pulmonary illness, Stevenson's search for health and adventure led him to live in England, France, Switzerland, New York's Adirondacks, California, Hawaii, and Samoa, where he died at age 44.