The Walker's Anthology, 9781905864522
Hardcover
An anthology of short excerpts from the writings of famous literary figures on the subject of walking, trekking and climbing around the world.

The Walker's Anthology

a collection of short extracts from more than 50 literary figures

$28.00

  • Hardcover

    159 pages

  • Release Date

    19 August 2013

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Summary

Several millennia ago two people - possibly an adult and a child - walked in soft, muddy ground in the Olduvai Gorge in present day Kenya, leaving their footprints for archaeologists to discover. And, still walking, the descendants of people like these two went on to walk right across our world. Walking is as natural to us as breathing and almost every author who has ever written has had something to say on the subject. In this fascinating anthology, Deborah Manly has drawn on writings …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781905864522
ISBN-10:1905864523
Series:Trailblazer Guides (Hardcover)
Author:Deborah Manley
Publisher:Trailblazer Publications
Imprint:Trailblazer Publications
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:159
Release Date:19 August 2013
Weight:272g
Dimensions:18mm x 124mm x 183mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘a good gift for a walking friend.’ - Strider ‘This delightful pick’n’mix features more giants of literature than you could shake an aluminium pole at.‘- Scotland Outdoors, ‘a Quality Street box of trekking delights’- Wanderlust ‘The perfect gift’- County Life magazines ‘Perfect to pop in your rucksack … or to read in the comfort of a winter armchair.’- The Good Book Guide ‘A potential stocking filler for any keen walkers.’- Round and About ‘A good Christmas gift’- Cheshire Life ‘entertaining compilation’- Walk, Magazine of the Ramblers ‘one of the four best new titles’- Conde Nast Traveller ‘the perfect companion’- The Lady ‘beautifully composed’- The Great Outdoors ‘a gem of a book…the ultimate walking companion.’- Country Walking

About The Author

Deborah Manley

Deborah Manley is a writer and editor who has compiled anthologies of Nile travelers and the Trans-Siberian Railway. She is the author of the biography of the 19th century traveler, Henry Salt.

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