The South Seas; Silverado Squatters; Edinburgh, Etc. (1908)

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Book Overview

The South Seas; Silverado Squatters; Edinburgh, Etc. is a collection of non-fiction essays and travel writing by the renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book was first published in 1908 and includes three distinct parts.The first part of the book is titled ""The South Seas"" and contains Stevenson's accounts of his travels through the Pacific islands. He describes the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of the indigenous people he encountered, as well as his own experiences and adventures.The second part of the book is titled ""Silverado Squatters"" and describes Stevenson's time spent living in a cabin in the hills of California with his wife and stepson. He writes about the challenges of living in the wilderness and the beauty of the natural surroundings.The third part of the book is titled ""Edinburgh, Etc."" and includes a variety of essays and sketches about Stevenson's hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland, as well as other topics such as literature, philosophy, and travel.Overall, The South Seas; Silverado Squatters; Edinburgh, Etc. offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and travels of one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th century. Stevenson's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for fans of travel writing and literary non-fiction.The Works Of Robert Louis Stevenson Volume Seven.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: 1104668211
• ISBN13: 9781104668211
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"