Project Gutenberg 1996-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 533 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) In the South Seas Being an Account of Experiences and Observations in the Marquesas, Paumotus and Gilbert Islands in the Course of Two Cruises on the Yacht "Casco" (1888) and the Schooner "Equator" (1889) Transcribed from the 1908 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price "In the South Seas" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book details Stevenson's personal experiences and observations during his voyages through the Marquesas, the Paumotus, and the Gilbert Islands, providing a unique insight into the cultures and landscapes he encountered. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Stevenson's journey, as he reflects on his declining health and the decision to explore the South Seas. Boarding the yacht "Casco", he embarks on a voyage filled with anticipation of discovery. Upon arriving at the Marquesas, he describes the stunning beauty of the islands and the excitement of encountering their inhabitants, which includes both initial trepidation and eventual camaraderie with the locals. The author further articulates his observations about the unique customs, social dynamics, and the impact of European presence on the native people, underscoring a profound sense of connection with both the land and its diverse cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Oceania -- Description and travel Polynesia -- Description and travel PR Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 633185 2025-07-01T05:28:26.920828 text/html 640579 2012-11-16T02:02:35 text/html 303582 2012-11-16T02:06:47 text/html application/zip 384017 2025-07-01T05:28:35.373812 application/epub+zip 390422 2025-07-01T05:28:29.853756 application/epub+zip 318219 2025-07-01T05:28:28.642788 application/epub+zip 605992 2025-07-01T05:28:39.878773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577756 2025-07-01T05:28:34.571753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433114 2022-09-01T05:58:01.857747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608981 2025-07-01T05:28:26.394806 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 608691 2012-11-16T02:01:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 243509 2012-11-16T02:06:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18790 2025-07-01T05:28:40.005722 application/rdf+xml 12812 2025-07-01T05:28:29.132762 image/jpeg 3292 2025-07-01T05:28:28.886779 image/jpeg 376272 2025-07-01T05:28:26.978811 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia