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Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- France -- Cévennes Mountains Books
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Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes
"Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a travel narrative published in 1879. The book recounts Stevenson's 12-day solo hiking journey through the remote mountains of south-central France, accompanied by Modestine, a stubborn donkey he struggles to control. This pioneering work of outdoor literature presents hiking and camping as recreation, while exploring themes of solitude, Protestant history, and the philosophy of traveling for its own sake. Stevenson encounters suspicious locals, sleeps under the stars, and reflects on the region's violent religious past.
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Voyage à travers les Cévennes avec un âne
"Voyage à travers les Cévennes avec un âne" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a travel narrative published in June 1879. The Scottish writer recounts his twelve-day journey on foot through the Cévennes mountains in autumn 1878, accompanied only by a donkey named Modestine. Covering 120 miles from Le Monastier to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, Stevenson develops a bond with his reluctant companion while exploring the landscape and history of this Protestant region, including episodes from the Camisard wars.
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