Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes Paperback / softback
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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In 1878 Robert Louis Stevenson set out on a walking tour of the Cevennes behind Modestine, the donkey that carried his baggage.
The one hundred twenty-mile trip was through difficult country, and Modestine proved to be less than agreeable, too.
Although Stevenson's adventure lasted only twelve days, his account suggests a much longer journey, with all sorts of backward glances, detours, and retracing of steps, both on the terrain and in spirit.
Stevenson's third book, Travels with a Donkey was originally intended as a lighthearted sketch, a companion-piece to his recent Inland Voyage.
Although he would not be recognized as a major author until the publication of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one can see his voice developing. Full of charm and instruction, Travels with a Donkey serves as a guide to alternatives to the restless and distracted standard of contemporary travel.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:149 pages
- Publisher:Northwestern University Press
- Publication Date:30/06/1996
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- ISBN:9780810160064
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:149 pages
- Publisher:Northwestern University Press
- Publication Date:30/06/1996
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- ISBN:9780810160064