Lloyd OsbourneSamuel Lloyd Osbourne was an American writer born on April 7, 1868, in San Francisco, California, to Samuel Osbourne and Fanny Stevenson. He became widely known not only for his literary work but also for his close association with his stepfather, th famed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. His upbringing was shaped by a unique blend of American and European influences, owing largely to his family's extensive travels and eventual settlement in the South Pacific. These experiences deeply informed his writing, which often reflected themes of adventure and cross-cultural encounters. Osbourne collaborated with Stevenson on several notable works, including The Wrecker, The Ebb-Tide, and The Wrong Box, and he contributed ideas and editorial input to other projects as well. Their creative partnership benefited from their close familial bond and shared exposure to unconventional life experiences. Osbourne's writing career continued independently after Stevenson's death, although his later work did not receive the same level of recognition. He was married to Katherine Durham in 1896 and had siblings named Isobel and Hervey. Samuel Lloyd Osbourne died on May 22, 1947, in Glendale, California, at the age of 79. Read More Read Less