![]() ![]() Probably best known for Treasure Island, which set the ![]() I am a big fan of Robert Louis Stevenson. ![]() His presence in the novel is its only moral redeeming quality. And though he realizes he cannot bring back the dead or ruined precious possessions, he, in complete humility, tries to make amends. He, of all the characters, sees the light and is genuinely remorseful for all the pain he hasĬaused innocent people. It is a story of war and romance, and the main character, Richard Shelton, though brave and finally knighted, truly would have Having clearly stated my feeling toward war, any war, I will continue on with the novel itself,Īnd that, I loved. To me these people seem anything but human, and when all isįinally revealed, we will most likely discover that they are not. Power-lusting barbarians who have ruined people's lives and property for their own selfish agenda. Reading this historical novel has once again reminded me of how much I despise war, and the greedy, The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses Robert Louis Stevenson Click the title for your free ebook! For information on Project Gutenberg and their affiliates, and tips on using these files on your reading device, please refer to my Newsletter: ![]()
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