| Author |
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
| Title |
Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Across the plains -- The old Pacific capital -- Fontainebleau -- Epilogue to "An inland voyage" -- Random memories -- The lantern-bearers -- A chapter on dreams -- Beggars -- Letter to a young gentleman who proposes to embrace the career of art -- Pulvis et umbra -- A Christmas sermon.
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| Credits |
David Price and Margaret Price
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| Summary |
"Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of reflective essays written in the late 19th century. The volume begins with a vivid narrative of the emigrant experience as Stevenson recounts his journey from New York to San Francisco, capturing the mix of excitement and discomfort that accompanies this monumental trek. Through observation and introspection, the author shares his encounters with diverse passengers and the challenges faced during the travel, setting a tone of adventure intertwined with social commentary. The opening of the work captures the chaotic atmosphere at the train station, where a multitude of weary emigrants experience the overwhelming ordeal of travel. Stevenson provides a detailed depiction of the struggle to navigate through cramped quarters, the cold and rain, and the psychological toll of such conditions. Each segment unfolds a new interaction or scene, from saving a child in distress to sharing moments with fellow passengers, including a spirited Dutch widow and a curious waiter. As he moves further along on this journey, he begins to appreciate the unique landscapes and experiences that America offers, all while reflecting on the deeper significance of migration and the human connections formed along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Monterey (Calif.) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
614 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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