In the Track of R. L. Stevenson and Elsewhere in Old France

"In the Track of R. L. Stevenson and Elsewhere in Old France" by J. A. (John Alexander) Hammerton is a travel story about the author’s adventures in France, especially following the routes of the famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Hammerton adventures into the beautiful French countryside and old historical places. He thinks about how stories connect with people and shares his strong want to see the places Stevenson wrote about. The author starts his trip at Le Puy, and he paints a picture of the places around him as well as stories of Stevenson's experiences, mixing a real trip with the powerful feelings these places bring.