The Amateur Emigrant, The Silverado Squatters and The Silverado Diary is a collection of three works by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The first book, The Amateur Emigrant, is a memoir of Stevenson's journey from Europe to America in the late 19th century. He describes his experiences as a third-class passenger on a steamship and his struggles to adapt to life in New York City.The second book, The Silverado Squatters, is a travelogue that chronicles Stevenson's stay in the Napa Valley region of California. He and his wife, Fanny, rented a cabin on the Silverado Mine property and spent several months exploring the area and interacting with the local residents. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of California in the late 1800s.The third book, The Silverado Diary, is a personal journal that Stevenson kept during his time in the Napa Valley. It offers a more intimate look into his thoughts and feelings about his experiences there, as well as his struggles with illness and his creative process as a writer.Overall, The Amateur Emigrant, The Silverado Squatters and The Silverado Diary provide a unique and insightful perspective on the life and times of Robert Louis Stevenson, as well as the places he visited and the people he encountered. It is a must-read for fans of Stevenson's work and anyone interested in the history and culture of America in the late 19th century.1925. Volume IV of the South Seas Edition. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Here is a real American book. Stevenson comes to our shores as an emigrant, crosses the country with observing eyes, and delights us with pictures of days as a squatter in Silverado. Here are nameless characters we cannot forget, bits of nature description we like to read again and again, and touches of humanity that reveal the author as one gifted with rare sympathy and understanding. If we were compelled to relinquish any of Stevenson�������s books this would be one of the last we should give up! Contents: The Amateur Emigrant; The Old and New Pacific Capitals; The Silverado Squatters; and The Silverado Diary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.