Gods Who Die: The Story Of Samoa's Greatest Adventurer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163155301)

Gods Who Die: The Story Of Samoa�������s Greatest Adventurer by Julian Dana is a biography of the legendary adventurer, Robert Louis Stevenson, who traveled to Samoa and became deeply involved in the local culture. The book explores Stevenson's life in Samoa, his relationships with the Samoan people, and his impact on the island's history. Dana delves into the cultural clashes that Stevenson encountered and how his experiences in Samoa shaped his writing, particularly his novel, ""The Beach of Falesa."" The book also explores the political climate of Samoa during Stevenson's time there, including the conflict between the Samoan people and the German colonial government. Dana's narrative is engaging and informative, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of the greatest adventurers of all time. Overall, Gods Who Die is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Samoa, as well as the life of Robert Louis Stevenson.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: Julian Dana
ISBN-10: 1163155306
ISBN-13: 9781163155301
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d