Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin

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Robert Louis Stevenson, a prolific Scottish writer, is renowned for his classic works such as Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Despite battling chronic bronchial issues throughout his life, he thrived in London's literary scene, gaining inspiration and support from notable figures like Andrew Lang and W. E. Henley, who may have influenced his creation of Long John Silver. His diverse oeuvre spans novels, poetry, and travel writing, reflecting both his adventurous spirit and literary prowess.