Travels With A Donkey In The Cevennes
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase.
This enchanting travelogue, Travels With A Donkey, chronicles a memorable twelve-day journey through the rugged CĂ©vennes mountains of south-central France. The narrative details the author's adventures and misadventures alongside his stubborn yet endearing companion, Modestine, a small donkey. It presents a charming blend of natural observation, insightful reflections on human nature, and humorous encounters with the local populace. The prose is both witty and reflective, capturing the spirit of a solitary wanderer finding profound connections in the simplicity of the open road and the challenges of his unique pilgrimage. This classic work illustrates the enduring appeal of slow travel and the unexpected joys found in the company of an unlikely companion.
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Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase.
This enchanting travelogue, Travels With A Donkey, chronicles a memorable twelve-day journey through the rugged CĂ©vennes mountains of south-central France. The narrative details the author's adventures and misadventures alongside his stubborn yet endearing companion, Modestine, a small donkey. It presents a charming blend of natural observation, insightful reflections on human nature, and humorous encounters with the local populace. The prose is both witty and reflective, capturing the spirit of a solitary wanderer finding profound connections in the simplicity of the open road and the challenges of his unique pilgrimage. This classic work illustrates the enduring appeal of slow travel and the unexpected joys found in the company of an unlikely companion.
