Project Gutenberg 1996-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 415 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) Essays of Travel Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. The amateur emigrant, from the Clyde to Sandy Hook -- Cockermouth and Keswick -- An autumn effect -- A winter's walk in Carrick and Galloway -- Forest notes -- A mountain town in France -- Random memories, rosa quo locorum -- The ideal house -- Davos in winter -- Health and mountains -- Alpine diversions -- The stimulation of the Alps -- Roads -- On the enjoyment of unpleasant places. Transcribed from the 1905 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price "Essays of Travel" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of travel essays written during the late 19th century. The book reflects Stevenson's experiences and observations as he journeys from Europe to America, providing insight into the lives of the emigrants with whom he shares his voyage. In particular, it delves into the complexities and realities of emigration, showcasing both the hopeful aspirations and the harsh realities faced by those seeking a new life across the ocean. The opening of "Essays of Travel" introduces readers to the author's journey aboard an ocean steamer bound for America, chronicling his interactions with fellow passengers. Stevenson notices the varied backgrounds of the travelers, from Scots and Irish to Scandinavians and Americans, each with their own stories and reasons for displacement. He provides vivid descriptions of the conditions in both the steerage and the second cabin, highlighting the differences in class and comfort aboard the ship. Through reflective and often humorous prose, he explores themes of identity, hope, and the human condition in the context of emigration, setting the stage for a broader commentary on society and personal relationships as the trip unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 437676 437569 2025-01-01T06:22:46.581965 2023-10-01T05:54:16.954397 text/html text/html 439304 2017-11-12T09:05:04 text/html 210897 2017-11-12T09:05:50 text/html application/zip 289873 2025-01-01T06:22:54.688941 application/epub+zip 294438 2025-01-01T06:22:49.761977 application/epub+zip 233956 2025-01-01T06:22:48.503997 application/epub+zip 475294 2025-01-01T06:22:58.718444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447941 2025-01-01T06:22:53.875932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382121 2022-09-01T06:46:12.159667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414804 414757 2025-01-01T06:22:46.022000 2023-10-01T05:54:16.472421 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 416972 2017-11-12T09:05:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 166635 2017-11-12T09:05:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 414663 2017-11-12T09:05:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 166011 2017-11-12T09:05:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21902 2025-01-01T06:22:58.847401 application/rdf+xml 13672 2025-01-01T06:22:49.037959 image/jpeg 3627 2025-01-01T06:22:48.767958 image/jpeg 283840 2025-01-01T06:22:46.625971 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia