The Role of the Author Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson has written a fascinating story around their exploits in 'A Family of Engineers' [1].
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It was at first intended that the great author himself should follow in the footsteps of his forbears [1].
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He completed his apprenticeship at the drawing-table under his father and uncle, and became initiated into the mysteries of the craft [1].
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At the outset he apparently had visions of becoming numbered among those of his family who had achieved eminence in lighthouse construction…
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…he finally threw in his lot with letters [1].
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