This program tells of the life and works of the Scottish novelist, essayist and poet who contributed many beloved classics to the world of children's literature. Stevenson's popularity is based primarily on the exciting subject matter of his adventure novels and stories of the fantastic including Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses. Features film, archival documents, portraits and commentary, along with the social and political background relevant to the work of the writer.