The Dynamiter

UK: Longmans, Green & Co, 1885. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. The Dynamiter by Robert Louis Stevenson & Fanny Van De Grift Stevenson First Edition Longmans, Green & Co 1885. 'More New Arabian Nights'. Discreet bookplate to front pastedown. No cracking or splitting to hinges. Contents and edges unblemished and free of foxing or toning. Lightly marked covers are VG. "The Dynamiter" is a collection of short stories written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny Van de Grift Stevenson, his wife. The book was first published in 1885. It includes two collaborative stories: "The Dynamiter" and "The Story of a Lie," both of which blend elements of adventure and intrigue. "The Dynamiter" follows the adventures of an Englishman named John Vandeleur, who becomes entangled with a secret society and its dangerous plans. The story explores themes of espionage, politics, and the consequences of one's actions. "The Story of a Lie" revolves around a man named Valentine Jussuf, who is confronted with the consequences of a lie he told during his youth, leading to unexpected twists and moral dilemmas. These stories are lesser-known works by Stevenson but offer intriguing narratives and explore complex moral and ethical issues.