02554cam a22003493u 4500 52528 UtSlPG 20260610134218.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14017832 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift, 1840-1914 The Cruise of the "Janet Nichol" Among the South Sea Islands: A Diary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-08 Produced by Chris Whitehead, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Cruise of the 'Janet Nichol' Among the South Sea Islands: A Diary" by Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson is a travel diary written in the early 20th century. This personal account details the journeys and experiences of Mrs. Stevenson aboard the ship Janet Nichol as it navigates through various South Sea islands. The narrative reveals everyday life, cultural encounters, and the challenges faced during their adventures, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the idyllic yet complex island environments. At the start of this diary, Mrs. Stevenson sets the scene of their journey, providing background details about the ship, the crew, and initial experiences in Auckland, New Zealand. The account showcases a blend of personal reflections and observations of the landscapes and people they encounter. Early entries describe preparations for their journey, interactions with local traders, and humorous anecdotes, including a fire caused by improperly stored fireworks on the ship. Throughout the opening portion, the reader is introduced to a vivid and lively world, filled with warmth, adventure, and the sometimes unpredictable nature of life at sea and on the islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Oceania -- Description and travel Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Oceania Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift, 1840-1914 -- Travel -- Oceania Janet Nichol (Ship) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52528 93362 93362