The Cruise of the "Janet Nichol" Among the South Sea Islands: A Diary by Stevenson
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"The Cruise of the 'Janet Nichol' Among the South Sea Islands: A Diary" by Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson is a travel diary written in the early 20th century. This personal account details the journeys and experiences of Mrs. Stevenson aboard the ship Janet Nichol as it navigates through various South Sea islands. The narrative reveals everyday life, cultural encounters, and the challenges faced during their adventures, providing readers with a vivid portrayal
of the idyllic yet complex island environments. At the start of this diary, Mrs. Stevenson sets the scene of their journey, providing background details about the ship, the crew, and initial experiences in Auckland, New Zealand. The account showcases a blend of personal reflections and observations of the landscapes and people they encounter. Early entries describe preparations for their journey, interactions with local traders, and humorous anecdotes, including a fire caused by improperly stored fireworks on the ship. Throughout the opening portion, the reader is introduced to a vivid and lively world, filled with warmth, adventure, and the sometimes unpredictable nature of life at sea and on the islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift, 1840-1914 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14017832 |
| Title | The Cruise of the "Janet Nichol" Among the South Sea Islands: A Diary |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Oceania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Oceania |
| Subject | Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift, 1840-1914 -- Travel -- Oceania |
| Subject | Janet Nichol (Ship) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52528 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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