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“So long as I cruise in the South Seas, I shall be well and happy”

Posted on April 21, 2020 by mafalda

The S.S. Janet Nicoll took RLS, Fanny and Lloyd by a long and devious course among many groups of islands that he had not yet visited. Out of Auckland harbour the voyage nearly came to a premature end through the … Continue reading →

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“Lord, what a silly thing is popularity!”

Posted on February 17, 2018 by mafalda

[For correct and critical edition of this letter, see Mehew 6, 1881.] To Henry James [Colvin 1911, 3, pp. 6-7] [Newport, 18 September 1887] My dear James, Here we are at Newport in the house of the good Fairchilds; and … Continue reading →

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“Why have I allowed myself to rot so long on land?”

Posted on February 11, 2018 by mafalda

The moment of RLS’s arrival at New York was that when his reputation had first reached its height in the United States, owing to the popularity both of Treasure Island and Kidnapped, but more especially to the immense impression made … Continue reading →

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