From Saranac to the Marquesas and Beyond Being Letters Written by Mrs. M. I. Stevenson During 1887-88, to Her Sister, Jane Whyte Balfour, With a Short Introduction by George W. Balfour

This book presents a collection of letters written by Margaret Isabella Balfour Stevenson during her travels in the South Pacific in the late 19th century. From the Adirondack Mountains to the Marquesas Islands, Stevenson's vivid descriptions offer a window into a world that was rapidly changing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.