The Footpath Way: An Anthology for Walkers by Sydney Smith et al.

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Contributor Smith, Sydney, 1771-1845
Author of introduction, etc. Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Contributor Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Contributor Brown, John, 1810-1882
Contributor Burroughs, John, 1837-1921
Contributor De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859
Contributor Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Contributor Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830
Contributor Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Contributor Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904
Contributor Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Contributor Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Contributor Walton, Izaak, 1593-1683
Contributor Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Contributor Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850
Title The Footpath Way: An Anthology for Walkers
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Introduction / H. Belloc -- Walking an antidote to city poison / S. Smith -- On going a journey / W. Hazlitt -- The Bishop of Salisbury's horse / I. Walton -- A strolling pedlar / Sir W. Scott -- A stout pedestrian / Sir W. Scott -- Lake scenery / W. Wordsworth -- Walking, and the wild / H.D. Thoreau -- A young tramp / C. Dickens -- De Quincey leads the simple life / T. de Quincey -- A resolution / G. Borrow -- The Snowdon ranger / G. Borrow -- Song of the open road / W. Whitman -- Walking tours / R.L. Stevenson -- Sylvanus Urban discovers a good brew [from the] Gentleman's magazine -- Minchmoor / Dr. J. Brown -- In praise of walking / L. Stephen -- The exhilarations of the road / J. Burroughs.
Credits Chris Curnow, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Footpath Way: An Anthology for Walkers" by Sydney Smith et al. is a collection of essays and reflections on the joys and philosophy of walking, written in the early 20th century. This anthology features contributions from notable authors such as Hilaire Belloc, William Hazlitt, and Walt Whitman, exploring themes of nature, freedom, and introspection associated with walking. The book discusses walking not only as a physical act but as a profound and enriching experience, encouraging readers to embrace the countryside and the myriad insights that emerge from this simple yet transformative activity. At the start of the anthology, Hilaire Belloc introduces the themes of reflection and self-discovery that recur throughout the collection. He contemplates the nature of man and the relationship between thought and physical activity, emphasizing how walking allows individuals to connect with both nature and their inner selves. Following Belloc's introduction, excerpts by different authors provide unique perspectives: Sydney Smith discusses the moral and spiritual wholesomeness of solitary walks in nature, while William Hazlitt relishes the freedom found in solitary journeys. The anthology sets the stage for a deeper appreciation of walking as a metaphorical and literal escape into a world that offers richness beyond the confines of urban existence, inviting readers to explore the psychological and philosophical dimensions of this timeless practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Walking
Category Text
EBook-No. 59813
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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