"The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson" Volume Seven 1890-1892 1st/1st HCDJ 1995

Description: "The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson: Volume Seven, September 1890-December 1892" was edited by Bradford A. Booth and Ernest Mehew and published by Yale University Press in New Haven, CT in 1995.This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this exceptional 488-page collection of correspondence by the much-loved author, these letters written during his days in Samoa. The book, one of eight volumes in the series, also features a couple of period photographs and a hand-drawn map (see last three photos).From the dustjacket blurb:“Robert Louis Stevenson’s exile in Samoa caught the imagination of his contemporaries a century ago and has fascinated his admirers ever since. The penultimate volume of this eight-book edition of his collected correspondence covers the period from September 1890, when Stevenson set up home in Samoa, to December 1892.“In splendid, lively letters Stevenson describes the early pioneering days during the establishment of the Vailima plantation and the construction of the house. Stevenson lived as the patriarchal head of the family, which consisted of his wife Fanny, his mother, Fanny’s two children, Lloyd and Belle, together with the Samoan house servants and estate workers. In the tropical climate his health improved and he was able to enjoy the outdoor life he loved—riding on horseback, travelling at sea or working on his estate.“Stevenson took a passionate interest in all aspects of Samoan culture, championing and defending native interests against the misdeeds and incompetence of the white officials appointed by Britain, Germany and the United States. We are given a vivid account of life in this small colonial outpost with its politics and intrigues. “It was not without reason that Stevenson was given the Samoan title of Tusitala (Writer of Tales). Taking precedence over all his other activities was his punishing writing schedule. The South Seas provided the background for some of his finest work including the short story ‘The Beach of Falesa’ and the novel ‘The Wrecker,’ written in collaboration with his stepson. He also wrote ‘Catriona,’ the sequel to ‘Kidnapped,’ during this period. His letters enable us to follow the composition of these and other books, and his flow of ideas for other stories.”The book is in fine, collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new.The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover.Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.Note: Because of the book's value and weight, it will be mailed securely in a box.BOX E7PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKS PAYPAL PREFERRED Will combine shipping. All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received. My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same. Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request. Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories: Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Yorba Linda, California

End Time: 2024-12-07T03:33:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD