Publisher's Synopsis
""Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes and An Inland Voyage"" is a travelogue written by the famous Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Stevenson's journey through the Cevennes Mountains in southern France, accompanied by his donkey, Modestine. The second part of the book describes Stevenson's canoe trip through the canals and rivers of Belgium and France.Throughout the book, Stevenson provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters on his travels. He also reflects on his own experiences and emotions, offering insights into the human condition and the nature of travel itself. The book is written in Stevenson's distinctive prose style, which is both poetic and philosophical.""Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes and An Inland Voyage"" is considered a classic of travel literature, and has inspired countless readers and travelers over the years. It is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, exploration, and the beauty of the natural world.1910. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We are travelers in the wilderness of the world-travelers with a donkey. So Robert Louis Stevenson wrote to a friend on completing this enchanting account of a journey in rural France in 1878. Alone with his pack-donkey Modestine, and showing total disregard for discomfort, Stevenson relishes to the full his walking tour of the Cevennes. Freedom was the important thing: I blessed God that I was free to wander, free to hope, and free to love."" This diary will find many kindred spirits. In the summer of 1876, Robert Louis Stevenson made a trip by canoe from Antwerp through northern France. Accompanying him was his friend Walter Simpson. Written when he was twenty five and published in May of 1878, An Inland Voyage was Stevenson's first published work. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
