The Amateur Emigrant; Across The Plains; The Silverado Squatters (1897)

The Amateur Emigrant; Across The Plains; The Silverado Squatters is a collection of three autobiographical travel essays written by the famous Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book was first published in 1897 and provides readers with a vivid and insightful account of Stevenson's journey across the Atlantic Ocean and his subsequent travels across the United States.The first essay, The Amateur Emigrant, details Stevenson's journey from Europe to America in 1879. The author, who was in poor health at the time, traveled in steerage class and experienced the harsh conditions endured by many emigrants during that time. Despite the difficulties, Stevenson provides a fascinating account of the people he encountered on his journey and the challenges he faced.The second essay, Across The Plains, describes Stevenson's journey across the American West. He traveled by train, stagecoach, and on foot, encountering a variety of people and landscapes along the way. This essay provides readers with a detailed and colorful portrait of the American West during the late 19th century.The final essay, The Silverado Squatters, describes Stevenson's stay in a cabin in the Napa Valley region of California with his wife, Fanny. This essay provides readers with a glimpse into Stevenson's personal life and his love of nature. The couple faced many challenges during their stay, including difficult living conditions and encounters with wild animals.Overall, The Amateur Emigrant; Across The Plains; The Silverado Squatters is a fascinating and engaging collection of travel essays that provide readers with a unique perspective on life in America during the late 19th century. Stevenson's writing is both insightful and entertaining, making this book a must-read for fans of travel literature and American history.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.