From Saranac To The Marquesas And Beyond

From Saranac To The Marquesas And Beyond Being Letters Written By Mrs. M. I. Stevenson During 1887-88, To Her Sister, Jane Whyte Balfour (1903)

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From Saranac To The Marquesas And Beyond is a collection of letters written by Mrs. M. I. Stevenson to her sister, Jane Whyte Balfour, during the years 1887-1888. The letters detail Stevenson's travels through the United States, the South Pacific, and Australia with her husband, Robert Louis Stevenson. The couple visited various locations, including Saranac Lake in New York, the Marquesas Islands, and Samoa. Mrs. Stevenson provides vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes she encounters on her journey. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a Victorian woman traveling with her famous author husband during the late 19th century. The letters were first published in 1903, and this edition includes an introduction by the editor, Lloyd Osbourne.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781164101291
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 388
Weight: 517g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 20mm