02562cam a22003613u 4500 30714 UtSlPG 20260610133712.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 25 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-19 The letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, parts XI-XIV. Produced by Marius Masi, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 25" by Stevenson is a collection of letters and writings that detail the author's life and experiences during his time in Samoa, written in the late 19th century. The volume focuses particularly on Stevenson's first year at Vailima, detailing the trials, tribulations, and cultural observations he encountered while living in the South Seas. The correspondence offers a personal insight into Stevenson's thoughts on literature, farming, local politics, and his interactions with various figures of his time. The opening of the volume introduces Stevenson and his wife arriving at their newly built cottage in Samoa, amidst the challenges of adapting to their rugged surroundings. The letters articulate the hardships they faced in establishing their home—issues with labor, local customs, and the natural environment—as well as Stevenson's reflections on his writing projects during this period. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with observations about the colorful and often complicated political landscape of Samoa, capturing the essence of his life in this new and exotic locale while maintaining a focus on his literary endeavors and friendships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Correspondence Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence English literature -- 19th century Colvin, Sidney, 1845-1927 Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30714 71560 71560