Project Gutenberg 1996-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 83 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) An Inland Voyage Transcribed from 1904 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price. Second proof by Margaret Price "An Inland Voyage" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The text chronicles the adventures of the author and a companion as they journey down the rivers and canals of Belgium, navigating their way through the verdant landscapes and quaint towns. The work combines elements of lively description with reflections on life and nature, showcasing Stevenson's distinctive style. The opening of this travelogue introduces the reader to Stevenson's whimsical and introspective humor as he prepares for the journey. The initial scenes evoke a bustling Antwerp, filled with excitement as they set off in their canoes, the Cigarette and the Arethusa. Stevenson reflects on his experiences, revealing both his trepidation at the unknown and the exhilaration of adventure. As they paddle down the Scheldt River, the scenery unfurls with picturesque riverside villages and pastoral beauty. The narrative then shifts to a light-hearted anecdote about his journey's challenges, giving a glimpse into the author's keen observational skills and philosophical musings, setting the tone for the delightful voyage that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Description and travel PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 247353 247231 2024-09-01T05:50:46.585013 2023-10-01T05:33:32.082451 text/html text/html 246382 2013-02-10T13:49:35 text/html 485988 2013-02-10T13:55:46 text/html application/zip 546006 2024-09-01T05:50:51.920993 application/epub+zip 547139 2024-09-01T05:50:48.150025 application/epub+zip 153607 2024-09-01T05:50:47.215001 application/epub+zip 703538 2024-09-01T05:50:54.980942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 676887 2024-09-01T05:50:51.201006 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285598 2022-09-01T06:17:13.876892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230122 230047 2024-09-01T05:50:46.153005 2023-10-01T05:33:31.686450 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 229834 2013-02-10T13:49:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 92122 2013-02-10T13:55:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17924 2024-09-01T05:50:55.117945 application/rdf+xml 14847 2024-09-01T05:50:47.566999 image/jpeg 3678 2024-09-01T05:50:47.390989 image/jpeg 544116 2024-09-01T05:50:46.620009 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia