Essays Of Travel

Essays Of Travel is a collection of travel essays written by the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book includes a series of essays that Stevenson wrote while traveling around the world, including Europe, America, and the South Pacific. In these essays, Stevenson shares his observations and experiences of different cultures, landscapes, and people he encountered during his travels. He writes about his adventures in France, his exploration of the American West, his encounters with the natives of the South Pacific, and much more. The book also includes Stevenson’s reflections on the nature of travel, the importance of curiosity, and the joys of exploration. With his trademark wit and insight, Stevenson offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel and the human experience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and the writings of one of the greatest authors of the 19th century.We have come here for the river. And no sooner have we all bathed than we board the two shallops and push off gaily, and go gliding under the trees and gathering a great treasure of water-lilies. Some one sings; some trail their hands in the cool water; some lean over the gunwale to see the image of the tall poplars far below, and the shadow of the boat, with the balanced oars and their own head protruded, glide smoothly over the yellow floor of the stream. At last, the day declining--all silent and happy, and up to the knees in the wet lilies--we punt slowly back again to the landing-place beside the bridge. There is a wish for solitude on all. One hides himself in the arbour with a cigarette; another goes a walk in the country with Cocardon; a third inspects the church. And it is not till dinner is on the table, and the inn’s best wine goes round from glass to glass, that we begin to throw off the restraint and fuse once more into a jolly fellowship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.