Publisher's Synopsis
Letters From Samoa: 1891-1895 is a collection of letters written by Mrs. M. I. Stevenson, the wife of the famous Scottish novelist and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson, during their time in Samoa from 1891 to 1895. The book was first published in 1906.The letters provide a unique insight into the daily life of the Stevenson family in Samoa, as well as the political and social climate of the time. Mrs. Stevenson writes about the challenges of living in a foreign country, the beauty of the Samoan landscape, and the customs and traditions of the local people.The book also includes descriptions of the Stevenson family's interactions with other notable figures of the time, such as King Malietoa and the German consul Dr. Stuebel. Mrs. Stevenson's letters also reveal her husband's struggles with illness and his dedication to his writing, as well as her own efforts to support him and their family.Overall, Letters From Samoa: 1891-1895 offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most famous literary couples of the 19th century, and provides valuable historical context for understanding the colonial era 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.
