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1910. 2nd Edition. Originally published in 1890 Description: Brown cloth spine with cloth covered boards with titles in gilt on spine and front cover. Stevenson's last work being an illustrated manuscript style of daily prayers written for his family whilst living in Vailima, Samoa. The introduction by Mrs R. L. Stevenson outlines their life in Samoa and the practice of prayer. The pages are designed, written and illuminated by Alfredo Sangorski. Title with portrait of Stevenson, with each page in calligraphy with beautiful coloured and gilt borders in mock medieval manuscript style, by Alberto Sangorski. Language: English. Book Condition> Very Good+: Light wear to sharp corners, edges and spine ends. Light rubbing and soiling to board margins and edges. Clean intact endpapers, tightly bound with strong hinges. Clean unmarked pages. DJ Condition> No DJ. Pages Unpaginated [24 leaves]. Size: 8vo, 26.5cm by 20.5cm. Author: Illuminated manuscript style Stevenson, who for the last four years of his life made his home on his plantation of Vailima, beautifully situated 600 feet above sea-level, on the mountainside among thick woods, with fine views of the Pacific On their arrival in Samoa from Sydney in September 1890 Stevenson and Fanny lived at Vailima in a rough cabin in the most primitive conditions while work proceeded on clearing the estate and building a suitable house They moved into the new house in April 1891 (it was enlarged in 1893) Stevenson gathered his family around him and lived in patriarchal style, like a clan chieftain, with a number of Samoan servants in both house and plantation, in whose welfare he took the greatest interest The calligraphy, book design, and illumination was executed by the well-known English illuminator and miniature painter Alberto Sangorski (1862-1932), who specialized in illustrating religious texts. Book Resume: Collection of short, one or two page prayers for various occasions which the Stevenson family used during their evening devotions The entire household and neighbours gathered by lantern light, including the "retainers" or servants After the Scripture was read in the Samoan Bible by Lloyd,Robert's step-son, Robert would pray in English from his little book, "interpolating, or changing with the circumstances of the day" They then sang hymns in Samoan and recited The Lord's Prayer, also in Samoan Some of the titles of prayer are: For Grace, For Success, Sunday, In Time Of Rain, and For the Family These short prayers are full of honesty and grace. N PLEASE ASK for additional photographs if required. Seller Inventory # 5962
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Prayers Written at Vailima
Publisher: London: Chatto & Windus, 1910, London
Publication Date: 1910
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: SANGORSKI Alberto
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ
Edition: 2nd Edition.
