Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic travel narrative has delighted readers for generations with its blend of adventure, humour, and quiet wisdom. This modern-English edition brings his journey into the present day, rendering the original prose in clear, flowing language while preserving the warmth and honesty of his voice. Join Stevenson as he sets out from Le Monastier with his cantankerous donkey, Modestine, and traverses the rugged Cévennes — a land of stark beauty, hidden valleys, and the haunting memory of religious war. Sleeping under the stars, sharing bread with peasants, and observing the silent life of Trappist monks, Stevenson discovers that the truest travels happen within. His reflections on solitude, freedom, and the human spirit remain as fresh and bracing as the mountain air. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.