A Footnote To History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419101236)

""A Footnote to History"" is a non-fiction book written by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the Samoan crisis of the 1880s, which was a conflict between Germany, the United States, and Great Britain over control of the Samoan islands in the Pacific Ocean. Stevenson, who was living in Samoa at the time, provides a first-hand account of the events that unfolded during the crisis, including the political and military maneuvers of the various powers involved, as well as the impact of the conflict on the local Samoan population. The book is a fascinating insight into the colonial politics of the late 19th century, and is written in Stevenson's signature style, which combines historical detail with vivid storytelling. Overall, ""A Footnote to History"" is an important work for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific region, colonialism, or the life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson.Apia, the port and mart, is the seat of the political sickness of Samoa. At the foot of a peaked, woody mountain, the coast makes a deep indent, roughly semicircular. In front the barrier reef is broken by the fresh water of the streams; if the swell be from the north, it enters almost without diminution; and the war-ships roll dizzily at their moorings, and along the fringing coral which follows the configuration of the beach, the surf breaks with a continuous uproar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
ISBN-10: 1419101234
ISBN-13: 9781419101236
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.48w x 0.32d