A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Title A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1912 Swanston edition by David Price
Summary "A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the complex political and social landscape of Samoa during a tumultuous period characterized by native struggles and European intervention. Stevenson focuses on the intricacies of leadership, the customs of the Samoan people, and the influence of foreign powers, particularly the Germans and Americans, creating a vivid backdrop for the events that unfolded during those eight years. At the start of the book, the author sets the scene in Samoa, emphasizing its rich culture intertwined with a volatile political atmosphere. He explores the dynamics between native leaders Laupepa, Tamasese, and Mataafa, highlighting the challenges they faced amid growing foreign interference. Stevenson contrasts the modern influences of Western governance with the ancient customs still prevalent among the Samoan people. The opening chapters introduce a multitude of characters, from native chiefs with conflicting claims to leadership to consuls and European merchants, vital in shaping the history of the islands. As Stevenson delves into the elements of discord, the stage is set for a narrative that portrays the struggle for identity and sovereignty in a land caught between tradition and modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Samoan Islands -- History
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EBook-No. 536
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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