RLS Zoom Salon – Stevenson’s Samoa: A Historical Focus
Zoom Invite Link February 21st at 10 AM California Time
The Salon will portray Robert Louis Stevenson’s time in the South Pacific and Samoa, and his research into the history of Pacific Islanders which is the basis of RLS’s 1892 non-fiction book, A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa. The Salon will be moderated by RLS Club of Monterey President Monica Hudson. Monica suggests focusing on Robert Louis Stevenson’s South Pacific period, particularly his essay “A Footnote to History,” which provides insight into his efforts to mediate between various Western powers and Samoan factions during a crucial time in Samoa’s history. The essay is available online and in the library.
Vanumanutagi
Tentatively set for Saturday, April 4 or 11. A guided tour of Vanumanutagi, (a Samoan word meaning “Vale of the Singing Birds”), Fanny’s retreat in Gilroy, including a picnic at a riverfront park in Gilroy followed by a tour of a winery at 1:30. They also planned to visit the Frank Norris Memorial, which involves a short walk from Fanny’s ranch house, and discuss his novel, The Octopus: A Story of California (1901). RSVP to Ruth Krotzer at rkrotzercolts@gmail.com
Anniversary Tea
The annual Anniversary Tea celebrating the May 19, 1880 marriage of Louis and Fanny is set for Sunday, May 17th from 2-4pm at Monica’s garden. Members RSVP to Ruth Krotzer at rkrotzercolts@gmail.com
The Robert Louis Stevenson Club of Monterey 