Stevenson's shrine : the record of a pilgrimage by Laura Stubbs
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"Stevenson's Shrine: The Record of a Pilgrimage" by Laura Stubbs is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. This account details the author's journey to the South Pacific islands, particularly focusing on the life and grave of the renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson, celebrating her reverence for him. It paints a vivid picture of the landscapes and cultures encountered along the way while exploring themes of admiration, nature, and the
legacies of literary figures. In this memoir, Stubbs recounts her pilgrimage across the South Seas, beginning with her travels from New Zealand to the islands of Tonga and Samoa. She describes her experiences with rich imagery, such as the stunning coral gardens, native cultures, and the enchanting beauty of the islands. Upon reaching Samoa, she visits Vailima, Stevenson's former home, before ultimately hiking to his grave atop Mount Veea. The narrative reveals not only the physical journey but also a spiritual connection with Stevenson, as she reflects on the impact of his life and work amid the vibrant backdrop of the islands he loved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stubbs, Laura |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 56050716 |
| Title | Stevenson's shrine : the record of a pilgrimage |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands |
| Subject | Stubbs, Laura -- Travel -- Samoan Islands |
| Subject | Samoan Islands -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36763 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36763-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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