A la pagaïe : sur l'Escaut, le canal de Willebroeck, la Sambre et l'Oise
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“A la pagaïe : sur l’Escaut, le canal de Willebroeck, la Sambre et l’Oise” by Robert Louis Stevenson is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This book recounts Stevenson’s journey by canoe through rivers and canals in Belgium and northern France, accompanied by his friend, affectionately called “la Cigarette.” The main focus lies in the leisurely and often humorous observations of landscapes, local people, and the small but meaningful
adventures encountered along the way. The opening of the book introduces the unique charm of Stevenson’s travel writing, distinct from his better-known adventure and historical novels, emphasizing the pleasures and challenges of slow travel off the beaten path. It begins with several prefaces—first from a literary scholar praising Stevenson’s gentle, artistic approach to travel, and then Stevenson himself, who sets a modest tone for his work and acknowledges the companionship of his friend. As the narrative begins, Stevenson and la Cigarette launch their canoes from Antwerp, immediately experiencing the quirks of weather, unfamiliar customs, and the hospitality and oddities of local inns and people. The story rapidly settles into a rhythm of picturesque details, personal reflection, and lighthearted social commentary, as the pair paddle from town to town, encountering everyone from skeptical customs officials to curious children, always with Stevenson’s playful wit and an eye for life’s ironies and delights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Angellier, Auguste, 1847-1911 |
| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| Translator | Lemaire, Lucien, 1862-1924 |
| Uniform Title | An inland voyage. French |
| Title | A la pagaïe : sur l'Escaut, le canal de Willebroeck, la Sambre et l'Oise |
| Original Publication | Paris: Emile Chevalier, 1900. |
| Credits | Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- France |
| Subject | Scots -- France -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75917 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75917-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2025 |
| Last Update | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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