02355cam a22003373u 4500 387 UtSlPG 20260610133030.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 Vailima Letters : Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-01-01 Transcribed from the 1908 Methuen edition by David Price "Vailima Letters" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of correspondences written during the late 19th century. The letters mainly convey Stevenson's reflections and experiences while living in the South Sea islands of Samoa, particularly focusing on his new life as a planter and writer, where he shares both the beauty of the tropical landscapes and the challenges that come with settling in a foreign land. At the start of the work, Stevenson writes to his friend Sidney Colvin, offering a vivid and detailed account of his daily life, including his struggles with farming, the management of his household, and his creative writing endeavors. He describes encounters with local Samoans, observations on their culture, and the interplay of domestic tasks and literary pursuits, all set against the backdrop of the lush and sometimes challenging environment of Vailima. These initial letters hint at a blend of personal, political, and social themes that will provide a rich exploration of both his external circumstances and internal thoughts throughout the correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Correspondence Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands Colvin, Sidney, 1845-1927 -- Correspondence https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/387 42515 42515