Robert Louis Stevenson "Teller of Tales"
 Robert Louis Stevenson November 13, 1850 – December 3, 1894 |
He was an author from Scotland who wrote action adventure novels just right for a little fantasy land kid such as myself.
I didn't dwell on them, but I dare say some of my mannerisms likely were derived from the various characters I encountered while reading his work.
He traveled extensively ending up in Samoa on a 400 acre estate where he assumed the Samoan name Tusitala ... which means "Teller of Tales".
He wrote many novels and short story collections of which I have perused and enjoyed many times over the years.
He also published collections of poetry as well.
He died at the ripe old age of 44 which is quite young by my reckoning ... you know, with me being so elderly and all.
However, he suffered from episodes of failing health and pursued suitable locations which might benefit his condition to no avail.
His final two attempts to travel to his home in Scotland likewise were unsuccessful.