Downhill All the Way: Walking with Donkeys on the Stevenson Trail - Travels in the Cevennes - Hardcover

Macaskill, Hilary; Wood, Molly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0711225923 ISBN 13: 9780711225923

Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2006

Synopsis

In 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey, Modestine, spent twelve days walking in the Cévennes mountains in France, as he recounted in Travels with a Donkey. His book became an instant hit and the route he took is now the Stevenson Trail, along the GR70 long-distance footpath. Over a period of four years, Hilary Macaskill and Molly Wood attempted to retrace his steps. In the course of several trips they negotiated the entire 212 kilometres of the Stevenson Trail, accompanied by Whiskey the dog and a variety of donkeys. This hilarious account tells of the ups and downs of handling donkeys, getting lost, encounters with some odd people and some particularly memorable meals.

About this title

About the Author:

Hilary Macaskill is a journalist and travel writer. She lives in London. Molly Wood is a translator, writer, website manager, botanist and prospective donkey owner and Stevenson Trail tour organizer. She has lived near Uzes in France for over 20 years.

Review:

... an utter delight ... their account jogs along at a cracking pace, full of wit, wisdom and erudition, making it a must-read for anyone about to hit the smallest portion of the Stevenson Trail ... this is a book that's quite unputdownable all the way.' France: The Traveller in France ... far more than just a travelogue - they provide a good insight into the history and culture of the local area too. This is a delightful read and a must for anyone thinking of walking the trail themselves France Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0711225923
• ISBN 13: 9780711225923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160