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Robert Louis Stevenson: Thoughts on Walking, Walking Tours & A Night Among the Pines

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author, poet, and travel writer who is best known for his classic novels Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. However, Stevenson was also a passionate walker and nature lover, and he wrote extensively about the joys of walking and the beauty of the natural world.

In this collection of essays and stories, Stevenson shares his thoughts on walking, walking tours, and the importance of spending time in nature. He writes about the physical and mental benefits of walking, the pleasures of solitude and contemplation, and the beauty of the natural world. He also includes a number of walking tours that he himself took, including a tour of the Scottish Highlands and a tour of the Cévennes Mountains in France.

Stevenson's writing is full of wit, wisdom, and a deep love of the natural world. This collection of essays and stories is a must-read for anyone who loves walking, hiking, or simply spending time outdoors.

Robert Louis Stevenson's Thoughts on Walking - Walking Tours - A Night among the Pines - Forest Notes

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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"Walking Tours"

In this essay, Stevenson argues that walking tours are the best way to experience a new place. He writes:

> "I have had many a happy walk, but I have never had a walk so happy as this in the Cévennes."

Stevenson describes the physical and mental benefits of walking, and he argues that walking tours are a great way to get to know a place and its people. He also includes a number of practical tips for planning a walking tour, including what to pack, how to choose a route, and how to avoid getting lost.

"A Night Among the Pines"

In this story, Stevenson recounts a night he spent camping in the Adirondack Mountains. He describes the beauty of the forest at night, and he reflects on the importance of solitude and contemplation. He writes:

> "I have never been alone in my life when I have had a book with me."

Stevenson's story is a reminder that we can find solace and inspiration in the natural world, even when we are alone.

Robert Louis Stevenson was a passionate walker and nature lover, and his writing reflects his deep love of the natural world. This collection of essays and stories is a must-read for anyone who loves walking, hiking, or simply spending time outdoors.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish author, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for his classic novels Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Stevenson was also a passionate walker and nature lover, and he wrote extensively about the joys of walking and the beauty of the natural world.

Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and he spent his childhood in the Scottish Highlands. He studied law at the University of Edinburgh, but he soon decided to pursue a career in writing. Stevenson's first novel, Treasure Island, was published in 1883, and it was an instant success. Stevenson went on to write a number of other classic novels, including Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, and Catriona.

Stevenson died in Samoa in 1894 at the age of 44. He was buried on Mount Vaea, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Stevenson's writing is full of wit, wisdom, and a deep love of the natural world. He is one of the most beloved and influential authors in English literature.

Robert Louis Stevenson's Thoughts on Walking - Walking Tours - A Night among the Pines - Forest Notes

by Robert Louis Stevenson

4.7 out of 5