Robert Louis Stevenson's "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" is a classic travel narrative detailing his 12-day solo hiking journey through the rugged Cévennes mountains of south-central France in 1878. Accompanied by his notoriously stubborn donkey, Modestine, Stevenson recounts the humorous and challenging aspects of their trek. The book offers vivid descriptions of the remote landscape and the local inhabitants, as well as Stevenson's personal reflections on independence, the simplicity of life, and the historical legacy of the region, particularly its Protestant past. More than a mere travelogue, it captures the author's wit and keen observations, making it a foundational work in outdoor literature and a charming exploration of self-discovery through journey.