The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, Philosophy, Literature, Theory and Practice of Pedestrianism
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781905128150 (1905128150)
Publish date: 2010
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Pages no: 278
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Travel,
Autobiography,
Memoir,
Writing,
Essays,
History,
Reference,
Spirituality,
Sports And Games,
Sports,
Walking
This seems like an odd topic to write a whole book about, but Mr. Nicholson manages to make it both informative and entertaining. I have never thought to look at walking in such a diverse way. Mr. Nicholson not only discussed walking in art, movies, songs, literature and history, but also writes a...
Una lectura ligera y graciosa, con una buena cantidad de datos interesantes sobre lo que implica caminar entrelazados con anécdotas curiosas del autor.Con mucho sentido del humor y poco mas que eso.Le doy una estrellita extra porque no pude evitar identificarme con la vergüenza, autoburla e intentos...
The book starts with, what I thought, was a very interesting introduction. It hooked me in and made me want to keep reading.I found myself becoming involved in the theories of why we walk on two legs and the way we view walking. I’ve always liked things like this – studies show this and that and t...