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

The Footpath Way: An Anthology for Walkers

Wordsworth, William — 2024-11-05T14:58:24Z

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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.

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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.)

Author of introduction, etc.: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953

Contributor: Smith, Sydney, 1771-1845

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

EBook No.: 59813

Published: Jun 25, 2019

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Walking

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.