WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes cover

Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes

A solitary traveller undertakes a foot journey through the Cevennes accompanied by a small donkey, recounting preparations, equipment, and the practicalities of self-sufficient travel. The episodic narrative alternates vivid landscape description with encounters among villagers and eccentric local characters, humorous mishaps with the animal, and improvised camping using a custom sleeping-sack. Observational detail and wry reflection on companionship, solitude, and the pleasures of slow travel shape the account, while attention to weather, local customs, and everyday rural rhythms gives the work a grounded, conversational structure.

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Open in WeRead Explore More Books Like This
French LiteratureTravel Writing

About This Book

A solitary traveller undertakes a foot journey through the Cevennes accompanied by a small donkey, recounting preparations, equipment, and the practicalities of self-sufficient travel. The episodic narrative alternates vivid landscape description with encounters among villagers and eccentric local characters, humorous mishaps with the animal, and improvised camping using a custom sleeping-sack. Observational detail and wry reflection on companionship, solitude, and the pleasures of slow travel shape the account, while attention to weather, local customs, and everyday rural rhythms gives the work a grounded, conversational structure.

About the Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis portrait

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, renowned for his vivid storytelling and imaginative narratives. He is best known for his classic works such as "Treasure Island," which has captivated readers with its adventurous spirit and memorable characters. Stevenson's literary contributions extend to poetry, with notable collections like "A Child's Garden of Verses," which reflects his deep appreciation for childhood and nature. His works often explore themes of duality and human experience, making him a significant figure in 19th-century literature. Stevenson's adventurous life, including his time spent in Samoa, also influenced his writing, adding depth to his exploration of place and identity.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
A Child's Garden of Verses cover A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson A Child's Garden of Verses cover A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson A Child's Garden of Verses cover A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson A Child's Garden of Verses cover A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson A Child's Garden of Verses cover A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson A Child's Garden of Verses cover A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

You May Also Like

6 picks
"... és a felelősségtől való rettegés" cover "... és a felelősségtől való rettegés" by Émile Faguet "A Soldier Of The Empire" cover "A Soldier Of The Empire" by Thomas Nelson Page "Fin Tireur" / 1905 cover "Fin Tireur" / 1905 by Robert Hichens "Susi": Historiallinen romaani Perttuliyön ajalta cover "Susi": Historiallinen romaani Perttuliyön ajalta by Stanley John Weyman 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance cover 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Ossip Schubin ... Et l'horreur des responsabilités (suite au Culte de l'incompétence) cover ... Et l'horreur des responsabilités (suite au Culte de l'incompétence) by Émile Faguet