Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes
About this book
Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes recounts Robert Louis Stevenson's 120 mile, 12 day hike, accompanied only by his stubborn and unwieldy donkey, through the Cevennes of south-central France. A pioneering piece of outdoor literature, it is one of Stevenson's earliest works, and one of the earliest accounts of hiking and camping for recreation rather than necessity. Stevenson's route is still popular today; recently when asked why the Scotsman still informs the identity of the Cevennes, a politician and historian of the area remarked "Because he showed us the landscape that makes us who we are."
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 3175 readers · 191 pages · ≈ 3 h 32 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
About ≈ 3 h 32 m — 191 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
191 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
It sits on the Travel, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
The main characters include Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894).
Where does Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes take place?
It is set in Cévennes Mountains, Cévennes Mountains (France), Cévennes Mountains Region during 19th century.
Who wrote Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Where can I read Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library