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100 1 _aStevenson, Robert Louis,
_d1850-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 18
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-08
505 0 _aIn the South Seas -- Letters from Samoa.
508 _aProduced by Marius Masi, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 18" by Stevenson is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on Stevenson's experiences and observations during his voyages in the South Seas, particularly exploring the Marquesas, Paumotus, and Gilbert Islands. The work offers rich insights into the lives, customs, and cultures of the indigenous peoples he encountered, as well as Stevenson's personal reflections on his health and the allure of island life. At the start of the narrative, Stevenson recounts his declining health and the decision to embark on a voyage to the South Seas aboard the schooner "Casco". He vividly describes the breathtaking arrival at Nuka-hiva in the Marquesas, capturing the anticipation and excitement of approaching uncharted territories. The opening chapters introduce the beauty of the islands, the interactions with the native peoples, and Stevenson's initial trepidations about cultural differences and potential dangers. As he encounters both hospitable locals and the nuances of Marquesan society, Stevenson reflects on his own perceptions, often comparing the natives to his Scottish heritage, establishing a thoughtful exploration of civilization and the complexities of human connection across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aPolynesia -- Description and travel
653 _aStevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Polynesia
700 1 _aLang, Andrew,
_d1844-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31557
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