02498cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500680015326400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750501320043850801160057052013420068653400450202865300390207370000290211285600430214130527UtSlPG20260610133709.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aStevenson, Robert Louis,d1850-189414aThe Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 02 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-11-220 aThe amateur emigrant -- The old and new Pacific capitals -- The Silverado squatters -- "Virginibus puerisque" and other papers.  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Marius Borror and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 02" by Stevenson is a collection of essays and narratives written in the late 19th century. This volume features "The Amateur Emigrant," which captures the experiences of individuals aboard an emigrant ship from Europe to America, focusing on their diverse backgrounds and the emotional complexities of leaving home. Through Stevenson’s vivid storytelling, readers explore themes of aspiration and melancholy inherent in the immigrant experience.  The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the somber atmosphere aboard an emigrant ship as passengers grapple with their uncertain future. Stevenson sets the scene by detailing the ship's layout and the distinctions between the steerage and second cabin conditions, humorously contrasting his own comforts as a second cabin passenger with the struggles of those in steerage. He highlights human connections that arise amidst the gloom, showcasing a variety of characters—from fellow travelers to those overtaken by sea sickness—each with their poignant stories, aspirations, and fears about the journey ahead. This vivid portrayal of shared human experiences on the ship invites readers to reflect on the dreams and hardships of those seeking a new life in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- 19th century1 aLang, Andrew,d1844-191240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30527