A Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa - Stevenson, Robert Louis
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Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th century Scottish essayist, poet, novelist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Treasure Island. A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa is a historical work describing the Samoan Civil War. Stevenson arrived in Samoa in 1889 and became interested in the political atmosphere in the country. Three colonial powers were battling for control of Samoa - America, Germany and Britain - and the indigenous factions were struggling to preserve their ancient political system. Stevenson sided with the Samoans to the point of going on raids and skirmishes with them.…mehr

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th century Scottish essayist, poet, novelist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Treasure Island. A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa is a historical work describing the Samoan Civil War. Stevenson arrived in Samoa in 1889 and became interested in the political atmosphere in the country. Three colonial powers were battling for control of Samoa - America, Germany and Britain - and the indigenous factions were struggling to preserve their ancient political system. Stevenson sided with the Samoans to the point of going on raids and skirmishes with them.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet born in 1850 in Edinburgh. From a young age, he struggled with serious health issues, which influenced his fascination with human nature and morality. Despite these challenges, he became a prolific writer, gaining widespread recognition for works such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Stevenson traveled extensively, often seeking warmer climates to alleviate his health problems. His adventurous spirit led him to Samoa, where he spent his final years actively engaged in the local community and politics. His writing evolved from romantic tales of adventure to more profound explorations of human nature and society, reflecting the moral complexities of his time.Stevenson's works have had a lasting impact on literature and culture, inspiring future generations of writers. Despite a fluctuating reputation during his lifetime, today he is celebrated for his masterful storytelling, vivid characters, and exploration of duality and identity. His influence remains strong, and he continues to be one of the most translated authors in the world.