JOHN STEINBECK, John Steinbeck is universally acclaimed as one of AmericaÒs greatest living authors. His works have been translated into almost every foreign language. His theme has always been the world of man in all its incredible multiplicity×love, poverty, humor, pathos, tragedy, and passion. His characters have become living symbols of life in our time. A listing of works by this great author can be found on the following page.
A CHRISTMAS SERMON by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON New York 1900 By the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months;[1] and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner. Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
Across The Plains by Robert Louis Stevenson Contents I. Across The Plains II. The Old Pacific Capital III. Fontainebleau IV. Epilogue to "An Inland Voyage" V. Random Memories VI. Random Memories Continued VII. The Lantern-bearers VIII. A Chapter on Dreams IX. Beggars X. Letter to a Young Gentleman XI. Pulvis et Umbra XII. A Christmas Sermon CHAPTER I - ACROSS THE PLAINS LEAVES FROM THE NOTEBOOK OF AN EMIGRANT BETWEEN NEW YORK AND SAN FRANCISCO MONDAY.