The Queen Versus Billy, and Other Stories - Osbourne, Lloyd
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Venture into the heart of Oceania with Lloyd Osbourne's captivating collection, "The Queen Versus Billy and Other Stories." This collection of short stories, steeped in the atmosphere of the Pacific Islands, offers glimpses into a world shaped by sea adventures and the complexities of colonialism. Osbourne's narratives, evocative and timeless, transport readers to a bygone era. Experience the allure of the islands through the eyes of a master storyteller. "The Queen Versus Billy" is a testament to the enduring power of short fiction and its ability to capture the human experience against a…mehr

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Venture into the heart of Oceania with Lloyd Osbourne's captivating collection, "The Queen Versus Billy and Other Stories." This collection of short stories, steeped in the atmosphere of the Pacific Islands, offers glimpses into a world shaped by sea adventures and the complexities of colonialism. Osbourne's narratives, evocative and timeless, transport readers to a bygone era. Experience the allure of the islands through the eyes of a master storyteller. "The Queen Versus Billy" is a testament to the enduring power of short fiction and its ability to capture the human experience against a backdrop of profound cultural and geographical significance. Discover these literary gems in this meticulously prepared print edition. 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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Samuel Lloyd Osbourne was an American writer born on April 7, 1868, in San Francisco, California, to Samuel Osbourne and Fanny Stevenson. He became widely known not only for his literary work but also for his close association with his stepfather, the famed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. His upbringing was shaped by a unique blend of American and European influences, owing largely to his family's extensive travels and eventual settlement in the South Pacific. These experiences deeply informed his writing, which often reflected themes of adventure and cross-cultural encounters. Osbourne collaborated with Stevenson on several notable works, including The Wrecker, The Ebb-Tide, and The Wrong Box, and he contributed ideas and editorial input to other projects as well. Their creative partnership benefited from their close familial bond and shared exposure to unconventional life experiences. Osbourne's writing career continued independently after Stevenson's death, although his later work did not receive the same level of recognition. He was married to Katherine Durham in 1896 and had siblings named Isobel and Hervey. Samuel Lloyd Osbourne died on May 22, 1947, in Glendale, California, at the age of 79.