Robert Louis Stevenson is a famous author but in 1880 he was unknown. The Napa Valley provided images for many of his famous works.

Robert Louis Stevenson  enjoyed the Napa Valley wine. He describes the experience in glowing prose.

RLS was surprised one Sunday morning that sea fog now lapped at the base of Mt. St. Helena.

RLS described the toll house they lived near. It was their link for mail and transportation while living at Silverado.