The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-12-19
literary Notes:
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asst. Ives" the novel left substantial
ly complete, and unpublished, by
Robert Louis Stevenson at his death. Is
described as purely a romance of ad-
venture. 1t is the story of d Frenc.
prisoner captured i'll the Peninsula
wars, who is shut up i'll Edinburgh
Castle; there he falls in love with
Scotch girl who, with her aunt, fire.
quently visits the prisoners. There is
early in the story duel under extra
ordinary circumstances, between St
Ives and fellow prisoner: after yars~
Gus episodes dangerous plan of es
cape is decided upon, and the daring
St. Ives finally becomes free man
| The perils that he undergoes while il.
hiding about Edinburgh, his adven
lures Oh the Great North Road with
strangers and robbers, his final escape
across the border into England. his
subsequent return to Edinburgh ana
many other incidents Of this splendldlY
conceived story are tod in the spirited
vivacious and wonderful style of which
Stevenson was master. Mr.. Sidne?
| COlvin-himself an author and critic
of rare ability and master Of style
says of this novel that las a tale of al
venture, manners and the road, which
| is all it was meant to be, it will be-
found a very spirited and entertaining
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