Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes
Book • 1879
In this engaging narrative, Stevenson recounts his adventurous journey through the Cévennes mountain range in France, accompanied by a stubborn and manipulative donkey named Modestine.
The book details his physical journey as well as his reflections on friendship, solitude, and the human experience in the face of nature's challenges.
Stevenson's observations include the warm hospitality of local people, the challenges of traveling with a donkey, and the historical and cultural context of the region, including the lingering effects of the Camisard rebellion.
The narrative is infused with Stevenson's dry humor and razor-sharp reflections, making it a pioneering classic of outdoor travel writing.
The book details his physical journey as well as his reflections on friendship, solitude, and the human experience in the face of nature's challenges.
Stevenson's observations include the warm hospitality of local people, the challenges of traveling with a donkey, and the historical and cultural context of the region, including the lingering effects of the Camisard rebellion.
The narrative is infused with Stevenson's dry humor and razor-sharp reflections, making it a pioneering classic of outdoor travel writing.
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