Vailima Letters Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894

Vailima Letters is a collection of correspondences by Robert Louis Stevenson, composed in the late 19th century. Written to and from his circle, the letters present Stevenson's reflections during his life in the South Sea islands of Samoa, especially his routine as both planter and writer at Vailima. In early correspondence, Stevenson addresses his friend Sidney Colvin with a detailed account of daily living, describing the realities of working the land, managing his household, and continuing his creative work alongside practical responsibilities. The letters also include observations of the people and culture he encounters, set within the tropical landscapes that shape both the pleasures and difficulties of his new circumstances.