The Frail Warrior  A life of Robert L Stevenson by Jean M  Carre  1930 FE DJ Coward McCann rxx Q Very good vintage condition.

The Frail Warrior: A Life of Robert Louis Stevenson by Jean-Marie Carré, published in 1930 by Coward-McCann, is a compelling biographical portrait examining the fragile health, adventurous spirit, and artistic triumphs of the beloved author of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Explore the fascinating life of one of Scotland's most celebrated literary adventurers with The Frail Warrior: A Life of Robert Louis Stevenson by Jean-Marie Carré. Published in 1930 by Coward-McCann, this early American edition includes its original illustrated dust jacket (FE DJ) and carries traditional collector catalog markings (rxx, Q). Carré's insightful biography delves into how Stevenson battled lifelong chronic illness and respiratory struggles while crafting some of the greatest adventure stories in the English language, ultimately finding solace in the distant South Seas. Preserved in very good vintage condition, this handsome hardcover is an essential treasure for collectors of literary biography, vintage book jacket art, and Stevenson classics.