The Penny Piper Of Saranac An Episode In Stevenson's Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417954896)

The Penny Piper of Saranac: An Episode in Stevenson's Life is a book written by Stephen Chalmers. The book is a biographical account of a brief period in the life of Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous Scottish writer. The book revolves around a chance encounter between Stevenson and a young girl named Penny who played the bagpipes. The story takes place in Saranac Lake, New York, where Stevenson was staying in a cottage to recover from his illness. The book describes how Stevenson was inspired by Penny's playing and how he formed a bond with her. The book also explores the themes of illness, friendship, and the power of music. The Penny Piper of Saranac is a beautifully written book that captures the spirit of Stevenson's life and work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.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.

Author: Stephen Chalmers
ISBN-10: 1417954892
ISBN-13: 9781417954896
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d