Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Title Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
Contents Across the plains -- The old Pacific capital -- Fontainebleau -- Epilogue to "An inland voyage" -- Random memories -- The lantern-bearers -- A chapter on dreams -- Beggars -- Letter to a young gentleman who proposes to embrace the career of art -- Pulvis et umbra -- A Christmas sermon.
Credits David Price and Margaret Price
Summary "Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of reflective essays written in the late 19th century. The volume begins with a vivid narrative of the emigrant experience as Stevenson recounts his journey from New York to San Francisco, capturing the mix of excitement and discomfort that accompanies this monumental trek. Through observation and introspection, the author shares his encounters with diverse passengers and the challenges faced during the travel, setting a tone of adventure intertwined with social commentary. The opening of the work captures the chaotic atmosphere at the train station, where a multitude of weary emigrants experience the overwhelming ordeal of travel. Stevenson provides a detailed depiction of the struggle to navigate through cramped quarters, the cold and rain, and the psychological toll of such conditions. Each segment unfolds a new interaction or scene, from saving a child in distress to sharing moments with fellow passengers, including a spirited Dutch widow and a curious waiter. As he moves further along on this journey, he begins to appreciate the unique landscapes and experiences that America offers, all while reflecting on the deeper significance of migration and the human connections formed along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Essays
Subject West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject Monterey (Calif.) -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 614
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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