An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli vs Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes: Which Should You Read?
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An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli
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"This first complete reprint of James Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two…
Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes
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A classic of travel writing, this book recounts Stevenson's adventures on an extended walk through uplands and mountains in south-western France. Humorous on his own failings as a traveller, and on his travails with…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli.
- Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes has the widest readership — 3175 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (38) | 3.6 (3175) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (5) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (21) |
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Reception
| An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 38 | 3175 |
| Editions | 42 | 60 |
| Want to read | — | 264 |
| Reading it now | — | 10 |
| Written reviews | — | 20 |
| Pages | 384 | 191 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli has the higher combined reader rating across sources (An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli 3.7/5, Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes (191 pages, ≈ 3 h 32 m); An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli (384 pages, ≈ 7 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli: Demanding; Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes: Challenging.