Memoirs Of Vailima

By Isobel Strong

Book Overview

Memoirs of Vailima is a book written by Isobel Strong, which is a personal account of her experiences living with the famous Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his family in Samoa. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and work of Stevenson, as well as the culture and customs of Samoa during the late 19th century. Strong recounts her daily life with the Stevenson family, their interactions with the local Samoan community, and the challenges they faced living in a remote island in the Pacific. The book also includes personal anecdotes and observations about Stevenson's writing process, his health struggles, and his relationships with his family and friends. Memoirs of Vailima is a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of the most beloved writers of the Victorian era and his life in Samoa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428617280
• ISBN13: 9781428617285
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"