Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Robert Louis Stevenson

Vailima, Robert Louis Stevenson, Apia, Samoa. Ca. 1984

Robert Louis Stevenson did a 12-day (200-kms) hiking journey through the areas of the Cévennes mountains in 1878. This walking trip formed the basis for "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes", that was one of his early publications (1879), years before he became a well known author. "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" may be the first book of what is called "Outdoor Literature" today. As many people today follow Stevenson via the "Chemin Stevenson" (GR70) that starts right here, Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille is known by hikers. I walked the "Chemin Stevenson" in March 2010. I was not aware that early in the year there is still lots of snow in the higher regions and hotels are still closed. Only with the help of a friend, who accompanied me by car, I finally made it. www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/393835

We followed the "Chemin de Stevenson" for a day. I had hiked the "GR70" some years ago, reading Robert Louis Stevenson´s book "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" from 1879. Now we had to stop in Goudet. A sudden flash flood of the Loire river had hit the small village June 13th 2017 and had completely destroyed the bridge and severely damaged the neighbouring hotel. Seen in the background is the Château de Beaufort.