Robert Louis Stevenson 
Records of a Family of Engineers 

Records of a Family of Engineers is a memoir by Robert Louis Stevenson that tells the story of his father’s family and their work as engineers in Scotland. The book covers the history of the family, as well as the various projects they worked on, such as the construction of lighthouses, and provides an insight into the engineering profession during the 19th century. Through this memoir, Stevenson reflects on the lives of his ancestors and the impact they had on the world.