Memoirs Of Vailima

By Isobel Strong

Book Overview

Memoirs of Vailima is a biographical work written by Isobel Strong, detailing her experiences living with the famous Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson, and his family in Samoa. The book offers a unique perspective on Stevenson's life, as it is written by someone who was intimately involved with his daily routine and personal life. The memoirs cover a range of topics, including Stevenson's writing process, his relationship with his family, and his interactions with the Samoan people. Strong also provides a vivid description of life in Samoa, including the natural beauty of the island and the customs and traditions of the Samoan people. The book is a fascinating account of a remarkable period in literary history, providing an intimate portrait of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116294823X
• ISBN13: 9781162948232
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"