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

The South Seas; Silverado Squatters; Edinburgh, Etc. is a collection of essays and travel writing by the acclaimed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1908, the book contains pieces that were originally published in various magazines and newspapers during Stevenson's lifetime.The South Seas section of the book is a collection of essays that Stevenson wrote about his travels in the Pacific islands, including Samoa, where he lived for several years. In these essays, he describes the natural beauty of the islands, the customs and traditions of the people who live there, and his own experiences living among them.Silverado Squatters is a memoir of Stevenson's time spent in the Napa Valley in California. He and his wife Fanny moved there in the late 19th century to try to improve Stevenson's health, and the book describes their experiences living in a small cabin in the mountains.The Edinburgh section of the book contains essays that Stevenson wrote about his hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland. In these essays, he reflects on his childhood memories of the city, its history, and its culture.Overall, The South Seas; Silverado Squatters; Edinburgh, Etc. is a fascinating collection of travel writing and memoir that provides insight into Stevenson's life and his experiences in different parts of the world. It is a must-read for fans of his work and anyone interested in travel writing or memoir.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.