Robert Louis Stevenson
An Inland Voyage chronicles Robert Louis Stevenson’s canoeing adventure through Belgium and northern France, blending keen observations with wit and philosophical reflections. In Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes, Stevenson recounts his trek through the rugged French countryside, accompanied by his stubborn yet endearing donkey, Modestine. These travelogues showcase Stevenson’s humor, lyrical prose, and deep appreciation for nature, history, and culture, offering readers a vivid glimpse into 19th-century European landscapes and life.