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Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes

Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes

EssaysTravel
Pages
107
Published
1879
Language
English

Synopsis

Join Robert Louis Stevenson on a unique 12-day trek through the Cevennes mountains of France, accompanied only by a rather difficult donkey. This early work of outdoor literature captures the spirit of recreational hiking and camping, a novel concept in its time. Discover the landscape that continues to inspire travelers and locals alike, as Stevenson's journey reveals the enduring charm of this south-central French region.

Prose complexity
4/10

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AdventurousInformativeReflective
QuestRoad Trip

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Essays Travel Biography

About the author

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Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.