Publisher's Synopsis
The Amateur Emigrant, The Silverado Squatters, and The Silverado Diary are three works by the acclaimed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The Amateur Emigrant is a collection of essays that chronicles Stevenson's journey from Europe to America in 1879, as he sought a new life in the United States. The book offers a vivid and insightful account of the emigrant experience, detailing the hardships and challenges faced by those who left their homes in search of a better life.The Silverado Squatters is a memoir that recounts Stevenson's time spent living in a cabin in the Silverado region of California in 1880. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the American West during the late 19th century, as Stevenson describes the natural beauty of the region, the challenges of living in a remote location, and the colorful characters he encountered during his stay.The Silverado Diary is a companion piece to The Silverado Squatters, offering a day-by-day account of Stevenson's time in Silverado. The diary provides a more intimate and personal look at Stevenson's experiences, as he reflects on his writing, his relationships, and his struggles with illness.Together, these three works offer a unique and compelling portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson's life and travels, and provide a valuable window into the history and culture of the American West during the late 19th century.1925. Volume IV of the South Seas Edition. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Here is a real American book. Stevenson comes to our shores as an emigrant, crosses the country with observing eyes, and delights us with pictures of days as a squatter in Silverado. Here are nameless characters we cannot forget, bits of nature description we like to read again and again, and touches of humanity that reveal the author as one gifted with rare sympathy and understanding. If we were compelled to relinquish any of Stevenson�������s books this would be one of the last we should give up! Contents: The Amateur Emigrant; The Old and New Pacific Capitals; The Silverado Squatters; and The Silverado Diary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
