The Footpath Way: An Anthology for Walkers
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Authors:
- Belloc, Hilaire
1870 - 1953
- Borrow, George
1803 - 1881
- Brown, John
1810 - 1882
- Burroughs, John
1837 - 1921
- De Quincey, Thomas
1785 - 1859
- Dickens, Charles
1812 - 1870
- Hazlitt, William
1778 - 1830
- Scott, Walter
1771 - 1832
- Smith, Sydney
1771 - 1845
- Stephen, Leslie
1832 - 1904
- Stevenson, Robert Louis
1850 - 1894
- Thoreau, Henry David
1817 - 1862
- Walton, Izaak
1593 - 1683
- Whitman, Walt
1819 - 1892
- Wordsworth, William
1770 - 1850
About this book
In the early 20th century, as urbanization transformed landscapes and lifestyles, "The Footpath Way: An Anthology for Walkers" by Sydney Smith et al. emerges as a celebration of the simple yet profound act of walking. This collection features essays that explore the philosophy of movement and the connection between nature and humanity, with contributions from luminaries like Hilaire Belloc and Walt Whitman. Readers will discover reflections on the spiritual benefits of wandering and the invigorating power of footpaths. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this anthology invites readers to embrace the art of walking as a means of personal and communal exploration, urging a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
